Ice formation on wind turbine blades, aircraft and drones can lead to both delays and accidents.
Ice formation on wind turbine blades, aircraft and drones can lead to both delays and accidents. But a new material repels cold water droplets that land on the rotor blades before they freeze onto the surface.
Ice formation on propeller blades or aircraft wings can cause major problems. It can limit flight time, increase costs and pose safety and environmental risks.
That is why researchers at SINTEF have developed a new coating material that makes ice removal both more efficient and cheaper – without harming the environment.
Read More: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Image: Scientist Christian Karl shows off the newly developed special coating in the laboratory at SINTEF. The unique water-based material composition prevents ice from forming. (Photo Credit: William Husby Hoven via Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
