Slippery Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces (SLIPS) – Advances and Applications

This book covers the latest developments and findings on slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS)—which mimic the natural water-repellent properties of surfaces like the pitcher plant, where a lubricating liquid is infused into a textured or porous material to create a smooth and slippery interface. Research and development on SLIPS suitability are essential in overcoming challenges related to surface lubricity and antifouling, durability and stability, multifunctionality and adaptability, as well as environmental safety and sustainability. The chapters collected in this volume detail the unique advantages of SLIPS, like anti-fouling, self-cleaning, anti-icing, good durability and reusability, and corrosion resistance, illustrating their high potential in the marine industry, for medical devices, aerospace and aviation, energy and industrial systems, and optics and electronics.