NDLI: Effect of Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Wetting in Micro-Systems

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Author	Li, W. Mohamadi, R. Amirfazli, A.
Copyright Year	2004
Description	Author affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2GB, Canada (Li, W.; Mohamadi, R.; Amirfazli, A.)
Abstract	To develop energy efficient microfluidic systems it is important to minimize the adhesion of the liquid to the surfaces in the system. One of the proposed methods in the literature is to use superhydrophobic surfaces, i.e. surfaces with contact angles above 150 degrees (for water). However, the issue that is not generally considered in depth in literature is the role of contact angle hysteresis (the difference between advancing and receding contact angles). In other words, to have an energy efficient droplet actuation system for microfluidics it is not sufficient to use surfaces that have large contact angles, but they also should have low contact angle hysteresis (CAH). Contact angle hysteresis is a common phenomenon in wetting. It is important but difficult to theoretically investigate CAR to optimally design superhydrophobic surfaces for micro-systems. We will present a universal approach to calculate CAR based on a free energy analysis for micro-textured surfaces. Thermodynamic status of contact angles and calculation of free the energy barrier are significantly simplified by using a representative 2D model instead of a 3D model with minimum loss of generality. A pillar surface structure is chosen as a typical example (see Figure 1). It is demonstrated that this approach can predict CAR and equilibrium contact angles that are consistent with predictions of Wenzel's and Cassie's equations. This approach can also provide a criterion for transition between noncomposite and composite structures (i.e. free spreading of liquids on a surface or achieving minimum contact area between a liquid drop and surfaces in a channel). Recent experimental results for wetting of superhydrophobic surfaces will also be discussed.
Starting Page	329
Ending Page	329
File Size	55279
Page Count	1
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0769521894
DOI	10.1109/ICMENS.2004.1508969
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2004-08-25
Publisher Place	Canada
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Hysteresis Mechanical engineering Energy efficiency Adhesives Thermodynamics Energy barrier Equations Liquids Wetting Micro-texture Contact angle Super-hydrophobic surface
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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