Fundamentals of water repellency revealed
Monday, August 14, 2017 - 09:22
in Physics & Chemistry
The frictional mechanism that resists the motion of drops on inclined surfaces and when affected by wind drag has now been revealed by a team of researchers. They have also developed a theory by which sliding of drops off surfaces of different materials can be predicted. This makes it possible to systematically develop hydrophobic surfaces by modifying their base material and roughness.