The challenge presented to the engineers and scientists was to develop and demonstrate a coating that exhibits durable anti-ice performance, and satisfactory wear and erosion resistance. More importantly, it needed to be practical for retrofitting in-service aircraft as well as be used by OEMs.
Today there are various companies involved in the production of commercially available icephobic coatings. This article lists many of them, along with details on the coatings' technology and applications.
A durable coating suitable for permanent application, NANOMYTE SuperAi provides a lubricating surface that drastically reduces the adhesion strength of ice by as much as 80% compared to bare polished aluminum.
