Bi-Gaussian stratified wetting model on rough surfaces
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Journal Article
Abstract
Wetting mechanisms on rough surfaces were understood from either a monolayer or a multiscale perspective. However, it has recently been shown that the bi-Gaussian stratified nature of real surfaces should be accounted for when modeling mechanisms of lubrication, sealing, contact, friction, acoustic emission, and manufacture. In this work, a model combining Wenzel and Cassie theories was put forward to predict the static contact angle of a droplet on a bi-Gaussian stratified surface. The model was initially applied to numerically simulated surfaces and subsequently demonstrated on hydrophilic steel and hydrophobic self-assembled monolayer specimens with preset bi-Gaussian stratified topographies. In the Wenzel state, both the upper and the lower surface components are fully wetted. In the Cassie state, the upper component is still completely wetted, while the lower component serves as gas traps and reservoirs. By this model, wetting evolution was assessed, and the existence of different wetting states and potential state transitions was predicted.
Date Issued
2019-04-04
Date Acceptance
2019-03-28
Citation
Langmuir, 2019, 35, pp.5967-5974
ISSN
0743-7463
Publisher
American Chemical Society
Start Page
5967
End Page
5974
Journal / Book Title
Langmuir
Volume
35
Copyright Statement
© 2019 American Chemical Society
Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Identifier
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b00107
Grant Number
EP/N025954/1
Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Technology
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry, Physical
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry
Materials Science
SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SURFACES
FEMTOSECOND-LASER
WATER ADHESION
WETTABILITY
SIMULATION
DROPLETS
WEAR
MD Multidisciplinary
Chemical Physics
Publication Status
Published