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Review: superhydrophobic surfaces in anti-icing applications

Na Fu, Boshuo Shi, Tao Wan, Bo Wang, Shicheng Wei, Daxue Fu, Jianshe Chen, Binchuan Li, Qing Han

Journal of Materials Science· Volume 60· Issue 42
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OpenAlex topics: Icing and De-icing Technologies · Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions

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