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Fluid flow on patterned surfaces shows anisotropic spreading due to triangular posts. The post shape dictates how the fluid front is pinned, influencing the overall movement dynamics.

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Area of Science:

Fluid dynamics
Surface science
Materials science

Background:

Understanding fluid behavior on patterned surfaces is crucial for applications in microfluidics and material design.
Hydrophilic substrates with specific topographies can control liquid spreading and wetting phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate fluid movement on a hydrophilic substrate patterned with triangular posts.
To analyze the influence of post geometry on fluid spreading anisotropy.
To explore the role of post-induced pinning in controlling fluid front advancement.

Main Methods:

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were employed.
The study involved modeling fluid flow on a substrate with a square array of triangular posts.
Analysis focused on the interaction between the fluid front and the patterned topography.

Main Results:

Simulation results reveal that the triangular post shape induces anisotropic fluid spreading.
The degree of anisotropy is directly related to the pinning effects at the post interfaces.
Different pinning configurations of the advancing fluid front were observed and interpreted.

Conclusions:

The shape of topographical features, specifically triangular posts, significantly dictates fluid spreading patterns.
Post geometry and resulting pinning mechanisms are key factors in controlling anisotropic fluid behavior on patterned hydrophilic surfaces.