Liquid-repellent surfaces, such as superhydrophobic surfaces, superoleophobic surfaces,
and slippery liquid-infused surfaces, have drawn keen research interest from the …

Dropwise condensation (DWC) is a heterogeneous phase-change process where vapor
changes to liquid in the form of discrete drops on an unwetted surface. The heat transfer …

Durable hydrophobic materials have attracted considerable interest in the last century.
Currently, the most popular strategy to achieve hydrophobic coating durability is through the …

Two-phase internal flow is ubiquitous to many systems due to its ability to transfer large
amounts of heat effectively. Recent advances motivated by sustainability have pushed …

Condensation is of paramount importance in numerous technological applications where
phase change processes take place. The physical nature of condensation from vapor to …

Dropwise condensation (DWC) on non-wetting surfaces has remarkable potential to
enhance heat transfer performance compared to filmwise condensation on wetting …

Seventy percent of global electricity is generated by steam-cycle power plants. A
hydrophobic condenser surface within these plants could boost overall cycle efficiency by …

Droplet dynamics and condensation phenomena are widespread in nature and industrial
applications, and the fundamentals of various technological applications. Currently, with the …

Corrosion of metallic substrates is a problem for a variety of applications. Corrosion can be
mitigated with the use of an electrically insulating coating protecting the substrate. Thick …

The number of electric vehicles has rapidly expanded as high-performance automotive
lithium-ion batteries have become more affordable. However, the range of electric vehicles …