Many biological surfaces are capable of transporting liquids in a directional manner without
energy consumption. Inspired by nature, constructing asymmetric gradient surfaces to …

The spontaneous directional transportation (SDT) of water and gas has functions such as
efficient water collection, enhanced heat transfer, underwater drag reduction, and so on …

Minimizing frictional resistance and preventing the attachment of marine organisms are
extremely important for global ship navigation to reduce energy consumption and carbon …

Preparing UV‐resistant heterogeneous wettability patterns is critical for the practical
application of surfaces with heterogeneous wettability. However, combining UV‐resistant …

Aluminum nitride (AlN), a versatile ceramic with high thermal conductivity, high electrical
resistivity, and a coefficient of thermal expansion compatible with silicon, is well‐suited for …

The flexible manipulation of underwater gas bubbles on solid substrates has attracted
considerable research interest from scientists in the fields of water electrolysis, bubble …

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 …

Considered like a fully renewable and clean energy carrier with the highest energy density,
dihydrogen (H2) constitutes the best alternative to fossil fuels for ensuring the sustainability …

Liquid unidirectional transport exhibits critical applications from water harvesting to
microfluidics. Despite extensive progress, implementation of liquid unidirectional transport …

Counterfeit products have posed a significant threat to consumers safety and the global
economy. To address this issue, extensive studies have been exploring the use of coatings …