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Superhydrophobic Surface for Ice Mitigation: Mechanisms, Fabrication Strategies, and Applications
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Journal of Advanced Materials Research, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2026: 14-39

Open Access | Review Article | 26 January 2026
Superhydrophobic Surface for Ice Mitigation: Mechanisms, Fabrication Strategies, and Applications
by
Jingxian Yang Jingxian Yang 1
Zhangyu Wu Zhangyu Wu 2 *
Binbin He Binbin He 1 *
Wei She Wei She 2
1 Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
2 State Key Laboratory of Engineering Materials for Major Infrastructure, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
* Corresponding Authors: Zhangyu Wu, [email protected] ; Binbin He, [email protected]
DOI: 10.62762/JAMR.2025.980268
ARK: ark:/57805/jamr.2025.980268
Received: 29 November 2025, Accepted: 25 December 2025, Published: 26 January 2026  
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Abstract
Superhydrophobic surfaces (SHS), characterized by low surface energy and minimal adhesion to liquids, have attracted extensive attention for applications such as self-cleaning, waterproofing, dust resistance, and corrosion protection. Beyond these traditional functions, the de-icing and anti-icing capabilities of SHS have recently garnered significant interest due to their inherent passive ice-shedding behavior. However, a comprehensive, mechanistic understanding of icing phenomena on SHS, along with effective strategies for improving ice-phobic performance, remains inadequately established. This review presents a systematic evaluation of passive and hybrid active–passive anti-icing and de-icing mechanisms, clarifying the theoretical principles underlying interfacial wetting, nucleation, solidification, and ice adhesion on SHS. It further summarizes recent advances in the design and fabrication of three key categories of SHS-based ice-phobic materials, micro/nanostructured superhydrophobic surfaces, superhydrophobic slippery surfaces, and photothermally responsive superhydrophobic materials—and provides a critical assessment of strategies for enhancing their performance. Finally, the review highlights persistent challenges and emerging opportunities, offering forward-looking perspectives to guide the development of next-generation SHS for robust, durable, and scalable anti-icing and de-icing applications.
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Superhydrophobic Surface for Ice Mitigation: Mechanisms, Fabrication Strategies, and Applications
Keywords
superhydrophobic surface
de-icing
anti-icing
super-slippery
photothermal
Data Availability Statement
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Funding
This work was supported by the Open Project of National Key Laboratory for Materials in Major Infrastructure Engineering under Grant EMMI2025210.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Yang, J., Wu, Z., He, B., & She, W. (2026). Superhydrophobic Surface for Ice Mitigation: Mechanisms, Fabrication Strategies, and Applications. Journal of Advanced Materials Research, 2(1), 14–39. https://doi.org/10.62762/JAMR.2025.980268
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TY  - JOUR
AU  - Yang, Jingxian
AU  - Wu, Zhangyu
AU  - He, Binbin
AU  - She, Wei
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/01/26
TI  - Superhydrophobic Surface for Ice Mitigation: Mechanisms, Fabrication Strategies, and Applications
JO  - Journal of Advanced Materials Research
T2  - Journal of Advanced Materials Research
JF  - Journal of Advanced Materials Research
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DO  - 10.62762/JAMR.2025.980268
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KW  - superhydrophobic surface
KW  - de-icing
KW  - anti-icing
KW  - super-slippery
KW  - photothermal
AB  - Superhydrophobic surfaces (SHS), characterized by low surface energy and minimal adhesion to liquids, have attracted extensive attention for applications such as self-cleaning, waterproofing, dust resistance, and corrosion protection. Beyond these traditional functions, the de-icing and anti-icing capabilities of SHS have recently garnered significant interest due to their inherent passive ice-shedding behavior. However, a comprehensive, mechanistic understanding of icing phenomena on SHS, along with effective strategies for improving ice-phobic performance, remains inadequately established. This review presents a systematic evaluation of passive and hybrid active–passive anti-icing and de-icing mechanisms, clarifying the theoretical principles underlying interfacial wetting, nucleation, solidification, and ice adhesion on SHS. It further summarizes recent advances in the design and fabrication of three key categories of SHS-based ice-phobic materials, micro/nanostructured superhydrophobic surfaces, superhydrophobic slippery surfaces, and photothermally responsive superhydrophobic materials—and provides a critical assessment of strategies for enhancing their performance. Finally, the review highlights persistent challenges and emerging opportunities, offering forward-looking perspectives to guide the development of next-generation SHS for robust, durable, and scalable anti-icing and de-icing applications.
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@article{Yang2026Superhydro,
  author = {Jingxian Yang and Zhangyu Wu and Binbin He and Wei She},
  title = {Superhydrophobic Surface for Ice Mitigation: Mechanisms, Fabrication Strategies, and Applications},
  journal = {Journal of Advanced Materials Research},
  year = {2026},
  volume = {2},
  number = {1},
  pages = {14-39},
  doi = {10.62762/JAMR.2025.980268},
  url = {https://www.icck.org/article/abs/JAMR.2025.980268},
  abstract = {Superhydrophobic surfaces (SHS), characterized by low surface energy and minimal adhesion to liquids, have attracted extensive attention for applications such as self-cleaning, waterproofing, dust resistance, and corrosion protection. Beyond these traditional functions, the de-icing and anti-icing capabilities of SHS have recently garnered significant interest due to their inherent passive ice-shedding behavior. However, a comprehensive, mechanistic understanding of icing phenomena on SHS, along with effective strategies for improving ice-phobic performance, remains inadequately established. This review presents a systematic evaluation of passive and hybrid active–passive anti-icing and de-icing mechanisms, clarifying the theoretical principles underlying interfacial wetting, nucleation, solidification, and ice adhesion on SHS. It further summarizes recent advances in the design and fabrication of three key categories of SHS-based ice-phobic materials, micro/nanostructured superhydrophobic surfaces, superhydrophobic slippery surfaces, and photothermally responsive superhydrophobic materials—and provides a critical assessment of strategies for enhancing their performance. Finally, the review highlights persistent challenges and emerging opportunities, offering forward-looking perspectives to guide the development of next-generation SHS for robust, durable, and scalable anti-icing and de-icing applications.},
  keywords = {superhydrophobic surface, de-icing, anti-icing, super-slippery, photothermal},
  issn = {3070-5851},
  publisher = {Institute of Central Computation and Knowledge}
}
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