Contact angle hysteresis
In thermodynamic equilibrium, the contact angle is related by Young's equation to the
interfacial energies. Unfortunately, it is practically impossible to measure the equilibrium …
interfacial energies. Unfortunately, it is practically impossible to measure the equilibrium …
Assembly and applications of 3D conformal electronics on curvilinear surfaces
3D conformal electronics represent the next-generation microelectronics that exhibit similar
electrical functions as conventional, planar ones, but can be prepared on arbitrary …
electrical functions as conventional, planar ones, but can be prepared on arbitrary …
Machine learning enabled orthogonal camera goniometry for accurate and robust contact angle measurements
Abstract Characterization of surface wettability plays an integral role in physical, chemical,
and biological processes. However, the conventional fitting algorithms are not suitable for …
and biological processes. However, the conventional fitting algorithms are not suitable for …
Spontaneous charging affects the motion of sliding drops
Water drops moving on surfaces are not only an everyday phenomenon seen on windows
but also form an essential part of many industrial processes. Previous understanding is that …
but also form an essential part of many industrial processes. Previous understanding is that …
Kinetic drop friction
Liquid drops sliding on tilted surfaces is an everyday phenomenon and is important for many
industrial applications. Still, it is impossible to predict the drop's sliding velocity. To make a …
industrial applications. Still, it is impossible to predict the drop's sliding velocity. To make a …
How drops start sliding over solid surfaces
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 …
two solid surfaces is usually greater than the kinetic friction force—the force that is required …
Fog harvesting with harps
Fog harvesting is a useful technique for obtaining fresh water in arid climates. The wire
meshes currently utilized for fog harvesting suffer from dual constraints: coarse meshes …
meshes currently utilized for fog harvesting suffer from dual constraints: coarse meshes …
[ספר][B] Physics and chemistry of interfaces
Physics and Chemistry of Interfaces Comprehensive textbook on the interdisciplinary field of
interface science, fully updated with new content on wetting, spectroscopy, and coatings …
interface science, fully updated with new content on wetting, spectroscopy, and coatings …
How water advances on superhydrophobic surfaces
Superliquid repellency can be achieved by nano-and microstructuring surfaces in such a
way that protrusions entrap air underneath the liquid. It is still not known how the three …
way that protrusions entrap air underneath the liquid. It is still not known how the three …
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 …