Fundamentals and Applications of Surface Wetting

T Josyula, L Kumar Malla, TM Thomas, SS Kalichetty… - Langmuir, 2024 - ACS Publications
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 …

Perspectives on superhydrophobic surface durability

MJ Hoque, J Ma, KF Rabbi, X Yan, BP Singh… - Applied Physics …, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
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 …

Modelling ridge enhanced droplet jumping with varying mismatches and scales for vapor chamber performance estimations

C Ma, Z Yuan, W Tong, L Wang, C Lv… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The coalescence-induced jumping detachment of droplets during condensation on
superhydrophobic surfaces proves to be a promising strategy for addressing critical issues …

Metallic hydrophobic surfaces: Fabrication methods and applications in water vapor condensation

S Kataria, BS Sikarwar, PKS Rathore… - … Communications in Heat …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of materials and methods for creating
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

J Berce, K Arhar, A Hadžić, M Zupančič, M Može… - Applied Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
Long-term boiling stability marks an important and often overlooked characteristic when
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 …

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 …

Optimizing Droplet‐Based Electricity Generator via a Low Sticky Hydrophobic Droplet‐Impacted Surface

G Min, W Wang, H Li, T Wang, C Li, S Xu, K Xu… - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Droplet‐based electricity generators (DEGs) are increasingly recognized for their potential in
converting renewable energy sources. This study explores the interplay of surface …

Metal Surface Engineering for Extreme Sustenance of Jumping Droplet Condensation

M Donati, K Regulagadda, CWE Lam, A Milionis… - Langmuir, 2023 - ACS Publications
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 …

Patterned Quasi‐Liquid Surfaces for Condensation of Low Surface Tension Fluids

D Boylan, D Monga, Z Guo… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Extensive research concerns dropwise condensation of low surface tension fluids to
promote energy efficiency and decarbonization in thermal energy systems. However, it is …