Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Experimental Validation of Nanoscale Droplet Wetting and Anti-Icing Performance on OTS Self-Assembled Monolayers

hydrophilic coatings, and 92 and 121 s for uncoated surfaces, attributed to reduced contact area and low surface energy. Deicing tests showed OTS coatings achieve ice detachment in 58 s on tilted surfaces via a lubricating water layer, despite longer melting times of 215 s on horizontal surfaces. These findings highlight OTS SAMs' superior hydrophobicity, low friction, and anti-icing/deicing performance, offering potential for high-altitude engineering applications.