Neubi F. Xavier

Keywords dendrites nucleation work of adhesion surface energy nanotexturing current collector energy-dense applications metal batteries anode free Prussian blue analogs Introduction High-energy-density rechargeable batteries are critical for decarbonizing transportation and grid-scale energy storage.1,2 Alkali metal anodes like lithium (Li), sodium (Na), and potassium (K) offer high theoretical capacities and low redox potentials, making them promising candidates for next-generation...

Abstract The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is the only Arctic land mammal that dives into water to hunt. Despite thermal insulation provided by blubber and fur layers and low Arctic temperatures, their fur is typically observed to be free of ice. This study investigates the anti-icing properties of polar bear fur. Here, we show that polar bear fur exhibits low ice adhesion strengths comparable to fluorocarbon-coated fibers, with the low ice adhesion a consequence of the fur sebum (hair grease).

1. Introduction Corrosion inhibitors are widely used as an important tool for the prevention and remediation of different materials exposed to corrosive industrial processes, such as acid pickling, and especially carbon steel, which is generally used in industries due its low cost, high strength and cost efficiency [1,2].