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Direct visualization of viscous dissipation and wetting ridge geometry on lubricant-infused surfaces

Physics

Direct visualization of viscous dissipation and wetting ridge geometry on lubricant-infused surfaces

A. Naga, M. Rennick, et al.

This groundbreaking research by Abhinav Naga, Michael Rennick, Lukas Hauer, William S. Y. Wong, Azadeh Sharifi-Aghili, Doris Vollmer, and Halim Kusumaatmaja unveils the unique dynamics of drops on lubricant-infused surfaces, revealing how wetting ridge height alters with speed. Discover insights on energy dissipation and the minimal impact of surface geometry.

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Abstract
Drops are exceptionally mobile on lubricant-infused surfaces (LIS), exhibiting different dynamics than on superhydrophobic surfaces due to wetting ridge formation. This study uses lattice Boltzmann simulations and confocal microscopy to image wetting ridge evolution with speed and visualize energy dissipation on flat and rough LIS. Results show wetting ridge height decreases with speed according to a power law, developing asymmetry. Most dissipation occurs in front and behind the drop, with surface geometry minimally affecting the mechanism. Future designs should focus on maximizing lubricant retention.
Publisher
Communications Physics
Published On
Sep 17, 2024
Authors
Abhinav Naga, Michael Rennick, Lukas Hauer, William S. Y. Wong, Azadeh Sharifi-Aghili, Doris Vollmer, Halim Kusumaatmaja
Tags
lubricant-infused surfaces
wetting dynamics
lattice Boltzmann simulations
energy dissipation
wetting ridge formation
surface geometry
drop dynamics
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