This thesis addresses the issue of water freezing and ice adhesion on surfaces, which represents a significant challenge in aviation, energy, and transportation infrastructure. The research focused on the development of superhydrophobic aluminum surfaces using a combination of laser texturing and hydrophobic coatings (PDMS and HDPA). Several series of samples were prepared, differing in surface roughness and coating type. Their properties were evaluated by measuring water contact angles, sliding angles, and ice adhesion strength. The results showed that, at comparable contact angles, lower roughness often corresponds to lower ice adhesion. However, this is not universally true, as moderately rough surfaces in some cases exhibit very high ice adhesion. The thesis thus contributes to a better understanding of the development of durable and effective surface treatments for mitigating the consequences of icing.
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