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A fractal-patterned coating on titanium alloy for stable passive heat dissipation and robust superhydrophobicity

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Abstract

Effective surface passive cooling and superhydrophobicity is vital for promoting more flexible application of energy power system for aircraft and aerospace. Here, we experimentally demonstrate a fractal-patterned coating on TA15 titanium alloy for superhydrophobic and passive cooling performance through plasma electrolytic oxidation and hydrothermal treatment successively. The coating exhibits excellent corrosion resistance and self-cleaning properties, largely thanks to the fractal structure and low surface energy. Additionally, the micro-hole's infrared trapping effect and TiO2 lattice absorption significantly increase the emissivity over the thermal wavelength range. When functioned on a titanium radiator, such a coating can reduce the temperature by as much as 9.3 °C. Therefore, the passive heat dissipation and superhydrophobic multi-functional coatings are expected to be a promising candidate for heat exchange equipment that requires exposure to harsh external environments.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)231-241
Number of pages11
JournalChemical Engineering Journal
Volume374
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Oct 2019

Keywords

  • Anti-corrosion
  • Fractal-pattern
  • Passive heat dissipation
  • Plasma electrolytic oxidation
  • Self-cleaning
  • Superhydrophobic

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