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Development of anti-icing materials by chemical tailoring of hydrophobic textured metallic surfaces

First study on functionalised metallic surfaces for delaying ice formation on the surface, published in leading interface science journal. It introduces a novel approach for preventing ice accretion on surfaces, potentially replacing the current approach harmful for the environment. Hydrophobic surfaces functionalised with anionic polyelectrolytes were designed, developed and tested with an in-house build freezing rig showing statistically significant lowering of freezing temperatures. This study was recognised in podium presentation in an international conference (Developments in Materials/Processes/Applications of Emerging Technologies(MPA)/Portugal/2012). The PhD candidate (Charpentier/T.Charpentier@leeds.ac.uk) successfully graduated and is now appointed as a research fellow in the University of Leeds.