Ice Adhesion on Superhydrophobic Micro-Nanostructure Surfaces

In this chapter, we introduce the common phenomena of ice adhesion in life and production and the preparation method of superhydrophobic surface, and briefly explain the relationship between micro-nano structure and ice adhesion. Secondly, we introduce the common methods to test the adhesion properties of superhydrophobic surface ice, including centrifugal force, thrust force and shear force. Then, from the aspects of micro and nano structure size, surface energy, temperature, humidity, etc., we analyze the factors affecting the adhesion properties of superhydrophobic surface ice, which are analyzed in detail from multiple angles combined with experimental data and software simulation. Then we further explain the mechanism of ice adhesion on the superhydrophobic surface and the reasons for the formation of low ice adhesion, and illustrate the control mechanism of ice adhesion behavior on the superhydrophobic surface and the background of the difficulty of maintaining low ice adhesion. Finally, we introduce some research examples that can improve the durability of materials with low ice adhesion and briefly summarize the whole chapter.