journal article·2023-06-01Open access

Bionic microchannels for step lifting transpiration

Zhaolong Wang, Qiu Yin, Ziheng Zhan, Wenhao Li, Mingzhu Xie, Huigao Duan, Ping Cheng, Ce Zhang, Yongping Chen, Zhichao Dong

Abstract

Highlights Various cross-sectional bionic microchannels were fabricated by PµSL based 3D printing technique. Strong precursor effects are induced by sharp corners of those bionic microchannels. Ultra-long distance antigravity step lifting of water is realized by employing bionic microchannels. Mimicked transpiration based on step lifting of bionic microchannels is well achieved.
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OpenAlex topics: Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis Applications · Microfluidic and Bio-sensing Technologies · Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity

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