Abstract
An array of films composed of a third-generation hyperbranched fluoropolymer crosslinked with poly(ethylene glycol) is generated and tested as an anti-icing coating. Through variation of the hydrophilic:hydrophobic component ratios and drop-casting solvent, significant reductions in the water melting transition temperatures (-5 and -27 C for free and bound water, respectively) are achieved. The novel application of this system displays the expansion and diversity of a well-established coating that demonstrates unique water confinement and sequestration behaviors with the ability to reorganize at the surface.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 238-244 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 15 2016 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Polymers and Plastics
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry