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X-ray computed microtomography for drop shape analysis and contact angle measurement.

Maurizio Santini1, Manfredo Guilizzoni, Stephanie Fest-Santini

  • 1Department of Engineering, University of Bergamo, Viale Marconi 5, 24044 Dalmine (BG), Italy.

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
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Summary

This study introduces X-ray micro-computed tomography for precise surface wettability analysis. This advanced technique overcomes limitations of traditional methods, offering more accurate contact angle measurements for diverse surfaces.

Keywords:
Contact angle measurementDrop shapeSurface reconstructionX-ray computed microtomography

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Surface Science
  • Fluid Dynamics

Background:

  • Understanding fluid-solid interactions is crucial in various scientific and engineering fields, particularly when heat transfer is involved.
  • Surface wettability is a key parameter for characterizing the behavior of fluids on solid surfaces.
  • Traditional contact angle measurement techniques (sessile drop, captive bubble) have limitations, especially on non-uniform, non-planar, or rough surfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the behavior of single drops on solid surfaces.
  • To evaluate X-ray micro-computed tomography (X-ray micro-CT) as a novel method for contact angle measurement.
  • To compare the accuracy of X-ray micro-CT with conventional optical methods for wettability characterization.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized X-ray micro-computed tomography (X-ray micro-CT) to acquire 3D scans of drops on surfaces.
  • Reconstructed the 3D drop surface from the acquired scans.
  • Performed contact angle measurements on true cross-sections of the drop-surface interface.

Main Results:

  • Successfully reconstructed 3D drop profiles and performed contact angle measurements.
  • Demonstrated that X-ray micro-CT provides more accurate and detailed wettability information compared to conventional optical methods.
  • Highlighted the technique's effectiveness for characterizing surfaces with complex topographies.

Conclusions:

  • X-ray micro-computed tomography is a highly promising technique for advanced surface characterization.
  • This method overcomes the drawbacks of traditional optical techniques for contact angle measurements.
  • The study validates X-ray micro-CT for obtaining precise wettability data, essential for understanding fluid-surface interactions.