Inkjet Printing on Hydrophobic Surface: Practical Implementation of Stacked Coin Strategy
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202400237
Abstract: While inkjet printing on many hydrophilic surfaces is achieved through control of drop spacing and droplet deposition delay, the same for hydrophobic substrates proves challenging. Low surface energies of hydrophobic surfaces prevents intact and uniform… read more here.
Keywords: surface; stacked coin; strategy; droplet ... See more keywords
Wetting Dynamics Behavior of In Situ Generated Droplet on Micropore Surfaces
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202400964
Abstract: The pinning dynamic of oil droplet on micropore surface has a significant impact on the stability of the oil film. Herein, the numerical model of the oil droplet generated in situ at the orifices is established.… read more here.
Keywords: micropore surface; contact; micropore; droplet ... See more keywords
Dynamically Actuated Liquid‐Infused Poroelastic Film with Precise Control over Droplet Dynamics
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201802632
Abstract: Traditional dynamic adaptive materials rely on an atomic/molecular mechanism of phase transition to induce macroscopic switch of properties, but only a small number of these materials and a limited responsive repertoire are available. Here, liquid… read more here.
Keywords: liquid; actuated liquid; droplet; film ... See more keywords
Hydrogel‐Based Droplet Electricity Generators: Intrinsically Stretchable and Transparent for Seamless Integration in Diverse Environments
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202411350
Abstract: Droplet‐based electricity generators (DEGs) have emerged as innovative devices capable of transducing the kinetic energy of falling water droplets into electrical power, thereby presenting a promising solution for ambient energy harvesting. For effective application, DEGs… read more here.
Keywords: integration; hydrogel based; electricity generators; seamless integration ... See more keywords
Substrate‐Independent Microdroplet Transport via Simple Superhydrophobic Tweezers
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202521874
Abstract: Liquid droplet transfer is important for a wide range of applications, such as medical diagnostics, drug delivery, and microchemical reactors. Superhydrophobic surfaces have been used for droplet transfer. However, existing droplet‐transfer techniques remain substrate‐dependent or rely… read more here.
Keywords: superhydrophobic tweezers; droplet transfer; transfer; independent microdroplet ... See more keywords
Controllable Manipulation of Large‐Volume Droplet on Non‐Slippery Surfaces Based on Triboelectric Contactless Charge Injection
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313878
Abstract: Controllable droplet manipulation is crucial in diverse scientific and engineering fields. Traditional electric‐based methods usually rely on commercial high‐voltage (HV) power sources, which are typically bulky, expensive, and potentially hazardous. The triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is… read more here.
Keywords: charge injection; volume; droplet; contactless charge ... See more keywords
Modulating Coalescence Timing of Liquid Marbles via Wettability Adaptation
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202420342
Abstract: Droplet coalescence is ubiquitous in nature, and its regulation is significant in industrial processes and biomedical applications. While bare droplets suddenly coalesce in contact, the droplets covered with liquid‐repellent particles to form “liquid marbles (LMs)”… read more here.
Keywords: adaptation; liquid marbles; coalescence timing; droplet ... See more keywords
LDI, A Lipid Droplet Inhibitor, Disrupts Lipid Accumulation and Modulates Hepatic Lipid Profiles in Fatty Liver.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202506373
Abstract: Excessive lipid droplet accumulation in hepatocytes drives the progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), often leading to inflammation and fibrosis. As obesity and metabolic syndrome rise, MASLD has become a global concern, spurring… read more here.
Keywords: droplet inhibitor; lipid droplet; accumulation; droplet ... See more keywords
Robust Working Mechanism of Water Droplet‐Driven Triboelectric Nanogenerator: Triboelectric Output versus Dynamic Motion of Water Droplet
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.201901547
Abstract: Harvesting energy from water flow based on liquid–solid contact electrification has been receiving intensive attention recently. However, due to the high deformability of water, challenges remain on exploring the dynamic motion of water in relation… read more here.
Keywords: droplet; motion; water droplet; water ... See more keywords
Realization of Self‐Rotating Droplets Based on Liquid Metal
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.202001756
Abstract: Owing to their fascinating characteristics, liquid metals (LMs) have attracted increasing attention from the scientific community, and are a potential material for various applications. A novel phenomenon is reported in which an acid droplet spontaneously… read more here.
Keywords: droplet; realization self; self rotating; droplets based ... See more keywords
The Criterion of Supercooled Bionic Lotus Surfaces Repelling Impacting Droplets for Anti‐Icing Engineering
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.202300115
Abstract: Icephobic material is of great importance in power transportation, communication, aerospace, and so on. Bionic lotus superhydrophobic surfaces show good application prospects in anti‐icing by repelling impacting droplets. However, the boundary (criterion) between droplet bounce… read more here.
Keywords: droplet; droplet bounce; bionic lotus; impacting droplets ... See more keywords