Modeling droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces : equilibrium states and transitions

We present a lattice Boltzmann solution of the equations of motion describing the spreading of droplets on topologically patterned substrates. We apply it to model superhydrophobic behavior on surfaces covered by an array of micrometer-scale posts. We find that the patterning results in a substantial increase in contact angle, from 110 degrees to 156 degrees. The dynamics of the transition from drops suspended on top of the posts to drops collapsed in the grooves is described.

Medienart:

Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2005

Erschienen:

2005

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:21

Enthalten in:

Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids - 21(2005), 6 vom: 15. März, Seite 2624-9

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Dupuis, A [VerfasserIn]
Yeomans, J M [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

Journal Article

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Date Completed 14.02.2006

Date Revised 08.03.2005

published: Print

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM154068047