Ice-repellent coatings have been in existence for a while, but they have had issues with sensitivity and detachment from surfaces. However, a research team at the Institute of Solid State Physics at Graz University of Technology has made a breakthrough in developing a highly ice-repellent coating that is durable and adheres well to various materials. This advancement was made possible through the use of a manufacturing technology called initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD), which allows for a seamless transition from a strongly adhesive primer material to an ice-repellent compound. The coating’s effectiveness in preventing ice crystals from sticking is attributed to the random alignment of the molecules. To learn more about this innovative coating, you can visit phys.org.
