Liquids shape up nicely
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Abstract
Decorating a surface with a forest of microposts can either make it repel water or cause it to be sucked into the spaces between posts. In the latter case, the shape of a liquid on the surface can be controlled using simple design principles.
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OpenAlex topics: Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Pickering emulsions and particle stabilization · Advanced Materials and Mechanics
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