Fundamentals and Applications of Surface Wetting
In an era defined by an insatiable thirst for sustainable energy solutions, responsible water
management, and cutting-edge lab-on-a-chip diagnostics, surface wettability plays a pivotal …
management, and cutting-edge lab-on-a-chip diagnostics, surface wettability plays a pivotal …
Perspectives on superhydrophobic surface durability
Superhydrophobicity is a remarkable adaptation observed in various natural surfaces, which
can potentially play a crucial role in the efficient functioning of numerous applications. The …
can potentially play a crucial role in the efficient functioning of numerous applications. The …
Modelling ridge enhanced droplet jumping with varying mismatches and scales for vapor chamber performance estimations
The coalescence-induced jumping detachment of droplets during condensation on
superhydrophobic surfaces proves to be a promising strategy for addressing critical issues …
superhydrophobic surfaces proves to be a promising strategy for addressing critical issues …
Metallic hydrophobic surfaces: Fabrication methods and applications in water vapor condensation
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of materials and methods for creating
metallic hydrophobic surfaces and their application in water vapor condensation. It covers …
metallic hydrophobic surfaces and their application in water vapor condensation. It covers …
[HTML][HTML] Boiling-induced surface aging and crystallization fouling of functionalized smooth and laser-textured copper interfaces
Long-term boiling stability marks an important and often overlooked characteristic when
engineering advanced interfaces for efficient phase-change heat removal. This study …
engineering advanced interfaces for efficient phase-change heat removal. This study …
Wicking assisted condenser platform with patterned wettability for space application
TM Thomas, PS Mahapatra - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Vapor condensation is extensively used in applications that demand the exchange of a
substantial amount of heat energy or the vapor-liquid phase conversion. In conventional …
substantial amount of heat energy or the vapor-liquid phase conversion. In conventional …
Hard transparent nanogradient coating for ultradurable omniphobic liquid-like surface
Z Wang, W Qiu, H Huang, X Huang, X He, M Jin… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Omniphobic liquid-like surface (LLS) offers excellent dynamic liquid repellency owing to the
highly mobile polymer chains mediating at the solid–liquid interface. These polymer chains …
highly mobile polymer chains mediating at the solid–liquid interface. These polymer chains …
Optimizing Droplet‐Based Electricity Generator via a Low Sticky Hydrophobic Droplet‐Impacted Surface
Droplet‐based electricity generators (DEGs) are increasingly recognized for their potential in
converting renewable energy sources. This study explores the interplay of surface …
converting renewable energy sources. This study explores the interplay of surface …
Metal Surface Engineering for Extreme Sustenance of Jumping Droplet Condensation
Water vapor condensation on metallic surfaces is critical to a broad range of applications,
ranging from power generation to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Enhancing …
ranging from power generation to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Enhancing …
Patterned Quasi‐Liquid Surfaces for Condensation of Low Surface Tension Fluids
Extensive research concerns dropwise condensation of low surface tension fluids to
promote energy efficiency and decarbonization in thermal energy systems. However, it is …
promote energy efficiency and decarbonization in thermal energy systems. However, it is …