Conspectus The dynamic behavior of liquids on surfaces is ubiquitous in nature and has
aroused wide attention from researchers. Among them, the superspreading surface has …

Critical heat flux (CHF), heat transfer surface temperature, and thermal resistance are
arguably the three most important design and performance parameters for any two-phase …

Micro‐and nano‐structured surfaces having high wicking capability enable excellent liquid
transport efficiency and have great promise in water desalination, atmospheric water …

With the burgeoning development of electronic devices with higher heat flux, thinner volume,
lighter weight, and flexibility, heat pipes and vapor chambers are facing big challenges …

Interfacial solar steam generation (ISSG) provides a low-cost and green route to produce
clean drinking water, meeting the urgent demand in remote and off-grid regions. To fabricate …

Capillary-fed thin-film evaporation via micro/nanoscale structures has attracted increasing
attention for its high evaporation flux and pumpless liquid replenishment. However …

Nano-engineered surfaces have shown great promise in improving boiling heat flux and
heat transfer coefficient for thermal management. Electrodeposited copper foams have …

Dynamic interactions of the droplet impact on a solid surface are essential to many emerging
applications, such as electronics cooling, ink-jet printing, water harvesting/collection, anti …

Superwicking surfaces stand out for their superior wicking abilities that expedite liquid flow
across their structural form. The surface has attracted significant attention due to its …

The wicking phenomenon, including wicking and hemiwicking, has attracted increasing
attention for its critical importance to a wide range of engineering applications, such as …