Bioinspired super-wettability from fundamental research to practical applications

Area of Science:

• Surface Science
• Materials Science

Background:

• Engineered wettability is a fundamental challenge in surface science with significant practical implications.
• Recent discoveries have unveiled diverse super-wettability phenomena in natural and experimental systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and categorize three-dimensional, two-dimensional, and one-dimensional material surfaces exhibiting super-wettability.
• To explore the potential of combining different super-wettability types for novel interfacial functional systems.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis of existing research on engineered wettability and super-wettability.
• Classification of super-wettability based on material dimensionality (1D, 2D, 3D).

Main Results:

• Identification and categorization of three primary types of super-wettability based on material dimensions.
• Demonstration of how combining diverse super-wettabilities can lead to advanced interfacial functionalities.

Conclusions:

• Super-wettability on 1D, 2D, and 3D material surfaces offers a versatile platform for creating advanced interfacial systems.
• These engineered systems hold promise for addressing critical global issues in resources, energy, environment, and health.