Green preparation of copper surfaces with wettability contrast for guided fluid transport and fog harvesting application
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2019.03.053
Abstract: Abstract Surfaces with fluid repellency are of great interest for a plethora of applications and introduction of the concept of wettability contrast has further expanded their application domain. Myriad of fabrication techniques are known to… read more here.
Keywords: copper surfaces; wettability contrast; wettability; surfaces wettability ... See more keywords
The Effects of Viscoelasticity on Droplet Migration on Surfaces with Wettability Gradients
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DOI: 10.3390/mi13050729
Abstract: A finite-volume method based on the OpenFOAM is used to numerically study the factors affecting the migration of viscoelastic droplets on rigid surfaces with wettability gradients. Parameters investigated include droplet size, relaxation time, solvent viscosity,… read more here.
Keywords: increase; droplet; wettability gradients; migration ... See more keywords