Crystal critters: Self-ejection of crystals from heated, superhydrophobic surfaces

Mineral or crystal fouling (the accumulation of precipitants on a material and damage associated with the same) is a pervasive problem in water treatment, thermoelectric power production, and numerous industrial processes. Growing efforts have focused on materials engineering strategies (e.g., super...

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Main Authors: McBride, Samantha A. (Author), Girard, Henri-Louis (Author), Varanasi, Kripa K. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2022-05-23T20:33:24Z.
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