Talk by Dr. A. H. Patil on Designing of Superhydrophobic/Icephobic Coatings by Tailoring Interfacial Freezing Delay and Contact Area Minimization Strategies (4 January, 2025)

 

The Department of Physics hosted an insightful expert lecture on "Designing of

Superhydrophobic/Icephobic Coatings by Tailoring Interfacial Freezing Delay and Contact

Area Minimization Strategies", delivered by Dr. A. H. Patil. The event aimed to shed light on

advanced surface engineering techniques that play a crucial role in preventing ice formation

and improving water-repellent coatings.

Dr. Patil elaborated on cutting-edge strategies for designing superhydrophobic and

icephobic coatings, focusing on two key mechanisms: Interfacial Freezing Delay – A method

that prevents ice formation by delaying the nucleation process at the molecular level. Contact

Area Minimization – Techniques that reduce the surface interaction between water and the

substrate, leading to enhanced water repellency and ice-shedding properties.

The program commenced with the arrival of distinguished guests on the dais. Dr. V. S.

Kumbhar introduced the guest speaker, followed by a felicitation of Dr. A. H. Patil, by Dr. N.

L. Tarwal. Dr. Patil then delivered his lecture, engaging the audience with a deep dive into

advanced coating technologies. The session concluded with a lively question-and-answer

round, where students and faculty actively participated, seeking further insights into the future

of surface coatings. The event concluded with presidential remarks by Dr. N. L. Tarwal and a

heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Dr. S. S. Patil, acknowledging the efforts of all participants

in making the lecture a grand success.

The session not only enhanced understanding of anti-icing and water-repellent coatings

but also inspired researchers to explore new frontiers in nanotechnology and material science.

Such advancements hold the potential to revolutionize industries by improving safety,

efficiency, and sustainability in extreme environmental conditions.

The department extends its gratitude to Dr. A. H. Patil for his invaluable insights and

to all attendees for their enthusiastic participation. Looking forward to more such engaging

discussions in the future! The event featured an engaging question-and-answer session where

students participated enthusiastically, reflecting the budding curiosity and potential of young

minds in the field of physics.

The program was skillfully moderated by Sakshi Kale and Sadhana Parit, students from

the Department of Physics, who ensured its smooth flow. The event saw the presence of

esteemed faculty members, including Prof. Dr. K. Y. Rajpure, Dr. R. S. Vhatkar, Dr. A. V.

Moholkar, Dr. M. V. Takale, Dr. S. P. Das, Dr. M. R. Waikar and Dr. A. R. Patil, along with

enthusiastic students from the department.