Unravelling the aerodynamic enhancement of water harvesting via dynamic liquid bumps
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Abstract
3D patterning process of microdroplets. Hydrophobic surfaces form dynamic liquid bumps that disturb airflow, improving the capture of tiny fog droplets. With a harp-like collector configuration, the superhydrophobic surface further enhances efficiency by 57% compared to superhydrophilic collectors. COMSOL Multiphysics simulations show that surfaces with stronger hydrophobicity and lower contact angle hysteresis intercept fog droplets more effectively. This work provides insights into the aerodynamic role of wettability in fog harvesting and offers guidelines for developing high-performance, bioinspired fog collectors with optimized material properties.
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OpenAlex topics: Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
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Affiliations
School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metal and Molecular Materials Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
Funding
Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by Tianjin · National Natural Science Foundation of China · National Key Research and Development Program of China
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