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ArticleiScience2023

Directional droplet bouncing on a moving superhydrophobic surface.

Meng Wang, Yanzhao Shi, Shun Wang, Huanlin Xu, Hui Zhang, Min Wei, Xiaopeng Wang, Wanxi Peng, Hang Ding, Meirong Song

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Article in iScience, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Meng WangCollege of Science and College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P. R. China.
Yanzhao ShiDepartment of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230022, P. R. China.
Shun WangCollege of Science and College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P. R. China.
Huanlin XuCollege of Science and College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P. R. China.
Hui ZhangCollege of Science and College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P. R. China.
Min WeiCollege of Science and College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P. R. China.
Xiaopeng WangCollege of Science and College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P. R. China.
Wanxi PengCollege of Science and College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P. R. China.
Hang DingDepartment of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230022, P. R. China.
Meirong SongCollege of Science and College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, P. R. China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Droplets directionally bouncing off moving superhydrophobic solid surfaces are universal in nature and are crucial in many biological, sustainable, environmental, and engineering applications. However, their underlying physics and regulation strategies remain relatively unknown. This paper demonstrates that the maximum directional acceleration of a post-impact droplet mainly occurs in the spreading stage and that the orientational velocity of the droplet mainly originates in the early impingement process. Furthermore, it clarifies the underlying physics based on momentum transfer process imposed by the boundary layer of impacts and proposes a strategy for regulating the directional droplet velocity using a comprehensive formula. Finally, it shows that directional bouncing reduces the flight momentum of a small flying device by 10%-22%, and the experimental values agree closely with the predicted values. This study reveals the droplet bounce orientation mechanism imposed by moving substrates, provides manipulation methods, and makes positive and meaningful discussions of practical applications.

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PMID37013191
PMCPMC10066525

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