Gradient wetting state for droplet transportation and efficient fog harvest on nanopillared cicada wing surface
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2018.03.066
Abstract: Abstract As a result of natural selection, cicadas can easily remove water droplets, pollen or dust from their wing surface. A gradient wetting state along the wing veins is revealed for the first time in… read more here.
Keywords: state; gradient wetting; wing surface; wetting state ... See more keywords
Pillars of Life: Is There a Relationship between Lifestyle Factors and the Surface Characteristics of Dragonfly Wings?
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b00776
Abstract: Dragonfly wings are of great interest to researchers investigating biomimetic designs for antiwetting and antibacterial surfaces. The waxy epicuticular layer on the membrane of dragonfly wings possesses a unique surface nanoarchitecture that consists of irregular… read more here.
Keywords: pillars life; surface; wing surface; surface characteristics ... See more keywords
Nonlinear Backstepping Fault-Tolerant Controllers with Extended State Observers for Aircraft Wing Failures
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DOI: 10.3390/act14050206
Abstract: To effectively overcome changes in aircraft aerodynamic and control characteristics caused by wing surface damage, this paper proposes a fault-tolerant control method based on an extended state observer (ESO) to ensure flight mission requirements under… read more here.
Keywords: method; control; extended state; wing surface ... See more keywords