Ice formation on a wide range of surfaces can affect our daily lives in many ways. Indeed, frost is a common occurrence in areas with continental climates. Ice causes traffic jams and road accidents, frozen, blocked pipes and many other problems. Who hasn't had to deal with frost on the windscreen on a cold winter's morning before driving to work? In industry, ice formation is associated with safety risks, not to mention higher operating costs, lost time and unnecessary downtime. In view of these problems, the economic impact on many sectors is clear. Some sectors are ...