Droplets Rolling on Superhydrophobic Inclines Simulating Real World Application Environments

Authors

Braquel Burnett, Brigham Young University
Julie Crockett, Brigham Young University

Keywords

superhydrophic inclines, application environments, droplets

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Superhydrophobic surfaces offer unique characteristics such as extreme water repellency, drag reduction and enhanced condensation rates. These effects are possible due to a combination of micro/nano-texturing and a hydrophobic chemical coating. With the advent of micro/nano-fabrication, research and development on superhydrophobic surfaces has sky-rocketed due to the potential advantages across multiple industries including lab-on-a-chip technology, micro-electronic cooling and anti-icing applications.

Recommended Citation

Burnett, Braquel and Crockett, Julie (2017) "Droplets Rolling on Superhydrophobic Inclines Simulating Real World Application Environments," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017: Iss. 1, Article 38.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/38