Novel nonwetting solid-infused surfaces for superior fouling mitigation

Hatte, S.; Pitchumani, R.

doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2022.06.155

Novel nonwetting solid-infused surfaces for superior fouling mitigation

Journal Article · Wed Jun 29 00:00:00 EDT 2022 · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2022.06.155· OSTI ID:1960253

Hatte, S. ^[1]; Pitchumani, R. ^[2]

Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA (United States); Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA (United States)

Fouling is a ubiquitous issue in several environmental and energy applications. Here we introduce novel nonwetting solid-infused surfaces (SIS) with superior anti-fouling characteristics that are durable than conventional nonwetting surfaces in a dynamic flow environment. A systematic study is presented to elucidate the fouling mitigation performance of SIS in comparison to lubricant-infused surface (LIS) and conventional smooth surface. Copper tubes with SIS, LIS or smooth inner walls are fabricated and subjected to accelerated calcium sulfate fouling in a flow fouling experimental setup. Fouling on the various surface types is quantified in terms of asymptotic fouling resistance, and the fundamental morphological differences in the interactions of the foulant and the various surface types are analyzed. Based on a systematic sweep of the parameter combinations using design of experiments and Taguchi analysis, an analytical dependence of asymptotic fouling resistance on the governing parameters namely, Reynolds number, foulant concentration and temperature is derived. The analytical model is shown to predict the asymptotic fouling resistance to within 20% accuracy with a 95% confidence. In addition, for the first time, the effects of shear durability on the fouling mitigation performance of LIS vis-à-vis SIS are studied. It is shown that the novel nonwetting SIS offers a robust option for superior fouling mitigation over LIS in the long run.

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Research Organization:: Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE)

Grant/Contract Number:: FE0031556

OSTI ID:: 1960253

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1876529

Journal Information:: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Journal Name: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Vol. 627; ISSN 0021-9797

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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