Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most widely used nanomaterials in our daily life. In
1972, Fujishima and Honda reported the photo electrolysis of water into H2 and O2 utilizing …

Transparent materials such as glasses and some polymers play an essential role in our
daily life. Indeed, it is well known that their application in mirrors, windows, automobile …

Temperature is one of the most fundamental physical properties to characterize various
physical, chemical, and biological processes. Even a slight change in temperature could …

A falling liquid drop, after impact on a rigid substrate, deforms and spreads, owing to the
normal reaction force. Subsequently, if the substrate is nonwetting, the drop retracts and …

Through evolution, nature has arrived at what is optimal. Inspired by the biomaterials with
special wettability, superhydrophobic materials have been well-investigated and-covered by …

A sessile drop is an isolated drop which has been deposited on a solid substrate where the
wetted area is limited by a contact line and characterized by contact angle, contact radius …

A droplet deposited or impacting on a superhydrophobic surface rolls off easily, leaving the
surface dry and clean. This remarkable property is due to a surface structure that favors the …

The petroleum industry produces a large amount of crude oil-contaminated water during the
production process. Removing oil and grease components from crude oil/water mixtures is …

Many organisms in nature thrive in intricate habitats through their unique bio-adhesive
surfaces, facilitating tasks such as capturing prey and reproduction. It's important to note that …

A review of literature shows that the majority of papers cite a potentially incorrect form of the
Cassie and Cassie–Baxter equations to interpret or predict contact angle data. We show that …