Superhydrophobic drag reduction in laminar flows: a critical review
A gas in between micro-or nanostructures on a submerged superhydrophobic (SHPo)
surface allows the liquid on the structures to flow with an effective slip. If large enough, this …
surface allows the liquid on the structures to flow with an effective slip. If large enough, this …
Hierarchical micro and nano structured, hydrophilic, superhydrophobic and superoleophobic surfaces incorporated in microfluidics, microarrays and lab on chip …
Control of wetting properties at the extremes of wetting states (superhydrophilic and
superhydrophobic) is important for many applications, such as self-cleaning, anti-fogging …
superhydrophobic) is important for many applications, such as self-cleaning, anti-fogging …
A history of nanobubbles
We follow the history of nanobubbles from the earliest experiments pointing to their
existence to recent years. We cover the effect of Laplace pressure on the thermodynamic …
existence to recent years. We cover the effect of Laplace pressure on the thermodynamic …
Significant and stable drag reduction with air rings confined by alternated superhydrophobic and hydrophilic strips
Superhydrophobic surfaces have the potential to reduce the viscous drag of liquids by
significantly decreasing friction at a solid-liquid interface due to the formation of air layers …
significantly decreasing friction at a solid-liquid interface due to the formation of air layers …
Wall slip for complex liquids–phenomenon and its causes
In this review, we tried to qualify different types and mechanisms of wall slip phenomenon,
paying particular attention to the most recent publications and issues. The review covers all …
paying particular attention to the most recent publications and issues. The review covers all …
Superrepellency of underwater hierarchical structures on Salvinia leaf
Biomimetic superhydrophobic surfaces display many excellent underwater functionalities,
which attribute to the slippery air mattress trapped in the structures on the surface. However …
which attribute to the slippery air mattress trapped in the structures on the surface. However …
On the mechanism of turbulent drag reduction with super-hydrophobic surfaces
A Rastegari, R Akhavan - Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 2015 - cambridge.org
The mechanism of turbulent drag reduction (DR) with super-hydrophobic (SH) surfaces is
investigated by direct numerical simulation (DNS) and analysis of the governing equations …
investigated by direct numerical simulation (DNS) and analysis of the governing equations …
Interfacial slip on rough, patterned and soft surfaces: A review of experiments and simulations
Advancements in the fabrication of microfluidic and nanofluidic devices and the study of
liquids in confined geometries rely on understanding the boundary conditions for the flow of …
liquids in confined geometries rely on understanding the boundary conditions for the flow of …
Infinite lifetime of underwater superhydrophobic states
Submerged superhydrophobic (SHPo) surfaces are well known to transition from the
dewetted to wetted state over time. Here, a theoretical model is applied to describe the …
dewetted to wetted state over time. Here, a theoretical model is applied to describe the …
Monostable superrepellent materials
Superrepellency is an extreme situation where liquids stay at the tops of rough surfaces, in
the so-called Cassie state. Owing to the dramatic reduction of solid/liquid contact, such …
the so-called Cassie state. Owing to the dramatic reduction of solid/liquid contact, such …