Liquid-vapor phase-change processes have been widely exploited in industrial applications
including power generation, water processing and harvesting, cooling/refrigeration and …

As a ubiquitous vapor-liquid phase-change process, dropwise condensation has attracted
tremendous research attention owing to its remarkable efficiency of energy transfer and …

Nanometre-scale features with special shapes impart a broad spectrum of unique properties
to the surface of insects. These properties are essential for the animal's survival, and include …

Self-propelled droplet jum** on nanostructured superhydrophobic surfaces is of interest
for a variety of industrial applications including self-cleaning, water harvesting, power …

Surface structuring provides a broad range of water-repellent materials known for their
ability to reflect millimetre-sized raindrops. Dispelling water at the considerably reduced …

Inspired by the distinct functions of desert beetles with efficient droplet nucleation and lotus
leaves with excellent droplet removal, an integrated method is presented for the design of a …

The mechanisms of vapor nucleation on nanostructured surfaces, whose geometrical
characteristic sizes are comparable to those of nuclei, remain unsatisfactorily explored. This …

Natural fibers with robust water repellency play an important role in adapting organisms to
various environments, which has inspired the development of artificial superhydrophobic …

Random vapor nucleation leads to flooding condensation with degraded heat-transfer
efficiency. Since an external electric field has a significant effect on manipulating droplets' …

Coalescence-induced condensation droplet jum** has been extensively studied for anti-
icing, condensation heat transfer, water harvesting, and self-cleaning. Another phenomenon …