The Ultimate Ice Hack: Polar Bear Fur’s Game-Changing Chemistry
Scientists discovered that polar bear fur’s oily coating prevents ice from sticking, thanks to a unique mix of lipids. This ...
Here’s What It Means If You See Green Fluid on an Airplane Wing
Should you panic if your plane is doused in a colorful slime that's as freakily artificial as something out of a sci-fi film?
A mechanical engineer explains the science behind airplane deicing
If you are a frequent flyer, you've probably been at the airport waiting to jet somewhere on a winter trip when the voice of ...
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Study on Composited Self-Lubricating Anti-Icing Coating with High Durability and Low Ice Adhesion: Key Role of B–O Dynamic Bonds
China Key Laboratory of Icing and Anti/De-icing, China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center, Mianyang 621000, China State Key Laboratory of Aerodynamics, China Aerodynamics Research and ...
These hot oil droplets can bounce off any surface
Droplets of less volatile liquids like soybean oil and silicone oil have lower saturation pressures than water.
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Hair Oils Prevent Polar Bear Fur from Freezing Up
Researchers found compounds produced in polar bear skin that were as ice resistant as PFAS, offering potential novel ...
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The science behind airplane deicing: A mechanical engineer explains
Anti-icing solutions are used to help prevent the ... Airlines may sometimes also use icephobic coatings to help keep new ice from forming and sticking on the outside surfaces of planes.