Liquid-repellent surfaces, such as superhydrophobic surfaces, superoleophobic surfaces,
and slippery liquid-infused surfaces, have drawn keen research interest from the …

Due to inspiration from the Nepenthes pitcher plant, a frontier of devices has emerged with
unmatched capabilities. Liquid-infused surfaces (LISs), particularly known for their liquid …

Since the second edition of Liquid-Vapor Phase-Change Phenomena was written, research
has substantially enhanced the understanding of the effects of nanostructured surfaces …

Controlling dropwise condensation is fundamental to water-harvesting systems,,,
desalination, thermal power generation,,,,, air conditioning, distillation towers, and numerous …

Liquid–vapour phase change is a useful and efficient process to transfer energy in nature,
as well as in numerous domestic and industrial applications. Relatively recent advances in …

Liquid-infused surfaces (or lubricant-infused surfaces)(LIS) are a new class of functional
materials introduced in 2011. Their exceptional properties have earned them a place at the …

Ice accretion may cause malfunction or serious performance degradation in outdoor facilities
and structures, such as aircraft, ship, locks and dams, offshore platforms, solar panels, wind …

It has been known for more than 200 years that the maximum static friction force between
two solid surfaces is usually greater than the kinetic friction force—the force that is required …

Dropwise condensation (DWC) is a heterogeneous phase-change process where vapor
changes to liquid in the form of discrete drops on an unwetted surface. The heat transfer …

Droplet nucleation and condensation are ubiquitous phenomena in nature and industry.
Over the past century, research has shown dropwise condensation heat transfer on …