Manipulation of droplets and bubbles for thermal applications

X Liang, V Kumar, F Ahmadi, Y Zhu - Droplet, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Liquid–vapor phase change including evaporation, boiling, and condensation is a
ubiquitous process found in power generation, desalination, thermal management, building …

Microfluidics and macrofluidics in space: ISS-proven fluidic transport and handling concepts

J Nijhuis, S Schmidt, NN Tran, V Hessel - Frontiers in Space …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Fluid transport and handling in extraterrestrial conditions, ie microgravity, require
significantly different system engineering than here on Earth. On Earth, a notable part of fluid …

Enhancing Micro-Droplet Mixing in Microfluidic Systems Via Electrowetting-Induced Parametric Oscillations

Y Wei, J Zou, Z Zhao, J Sun - Aerospace Research …, 2025 - frontierspartnerships.org
In the context of space exploration, electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) microfluidic systems
hold substantial promise for enhancing in-situ analysis and experimentation, particularly …

Electrical control and enhancement of dropwise condensation

ED Wikramanayake - 2020 - repositories.lib.utexas.edu
Condensation of vapor typically occurs via the formation of condensate films on condensing
surfaces; however, the liquid film imposes a substantial thermal resistance to heat transfer …