A mesoscopic lattice Boltzmann model is implemented for modelling isothermal two-
component evaporation in porous media. The model is based on the pseudopotential …

Paper-like materials have found widespread applications in various fields, especially
recently emerging applications in biomedicine as paper-based devices, where liquid …

The relationship between capillary pressure and saturation plays a critical role in the
characterization of two-phase flow and transport in aquifers and oil reservoirs. This …

Multi-scale microgroove wicks (MWs) with the features of micro fins, micropillars, and
reentrant cavities were fabricated for the application in ultrathin phase-change heat transfer …

Microfluidic fuel cells exploit the laminar-flow pattern to eliminate the physical separator in
conventional fuel cells, and represent one type of promising devices to power the …

The evaporation process in porous media typically experiences three main periods, among
which the first period, named the constant rate period (CRP), performs most efficiently in …

Drying of porous media is governed by a combination of evaporation and movement of the
liquid phase within the porous structure. Contact angle hysteresis induced by surface …

Micro-grooved wicks with reentrant cavity array (MGRAs) were fabricated with orthogonal
Ploughing/Extrusion method for the application in the ultra-thin aluminum vapor chambers …

Silk is a promising textile resource, but its degumming treatment still lacks efficient and non-
polluting methods. In this paper, an innovative silk degumming process combining …

Thin porous layers, that have large aspect ratios, are seen in many applications such as
hydrogen fuel cells and hygiene products, in which air-water immiscible flow is of great …