Preparation of Hydrophobic and Anti-Icing Coatings by the Cold Spray Process (a Review)

Abstract

This paper presents a review of studies concerned with hydrophobic and anti-icing coatings produced by the cold spray method. We consider approaches to the preparation of polymer-, metal-, and ceramic-based coatings with good hydro- and icephobic properties by this method. An important advantage of the cold spray method is that it ensures the formation of structured coatings, which allows good hydro- and icephobic properties to be ensured without additional treatment. We consider the main theoretical models of wetting and factors determining the anti-icing properties of surfaces.