Journal article
Single Mobile Micro Droplet-Particle Pairs Spatially Captured by Macro Host Droplets on a Superhydrophobic Surface
Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, Vol.2015, 801547
2015
Abstract
In this preliminary study, we demonstrate how small single water droplets can be spatially captured on the surface of individual micron sized hydrophobic coated particles (C18) which adhere to the surface of a nonmobile larger host water droplet resting on a superhydrophobic surface. The formation of the larger droplet, particle adhesion to that droplet, and smaller droplet formation on the particle all take place spontaneously from condensation conditions. These micro droplet-particle pairs are confined to the surface (liquid-air interface) of the larger host droplet; however, they are free to engage with external forces to promote mobility. This response may find applications for particle pair transport on liquid surfaces. We also demonstrate that droplets can be captured or removed from the larger droplet surface via a self-propulsion mechanism.
Details
- Title
- Single Mobile Micro Droplet-Particle Pairs Spatially Captured by Macro Host Droplets on a Superhydrophobic Surface
- Authors
- Gregory S Watson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringBronwen W Cribb (Author) - University of QueenslandJolanta A Watson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, Vol.2015, 801547; 6
- Publisher
- Hindawi Publishing Corporation
- Date published
- 2015
- DOI
- 10.1155/2015/801547
- ISSN
- 1687-8108
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2015 Gregory S. Watson et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449313602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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