Slippery damper of an overlay for arresting and manipulating droplets on nonwetting surfaces
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-23511-3
Abstract: In diverse processes, such as fertilization, insecticides, and cooling, liquid delivery is compromised by the super-repellency of receiving surfaces, including super-hydro-/omni-phobic and superheated types, a consequence of intercalated air pockets or vapor cushions that promote… read more here.
Keywords: arresting manipulating; nonwetting surfaces; manipulating droplets; slippery damper ... See more keywords
Analysis of silica fouling on nonwetting surfaces.
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DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00165a
Abstract: Ground water sources used as coolant fluids in a variety of thermal systems such as heat exchangers and power plant condensers contain silica particles that accrete on heat transfer surfaces over time leading to reduction… read more here.
Keywords: lubricant infused; nonwetting surfaces; infused surfaces; temperature ... See more keywords