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This study introduces a new atomic force microscope (AFM) method to measure the pull-off force between liquid drops and rough surfaces. This technique quantifies adhesion forces at the microscale, enhancing understanding of wetting phenomena.

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Area of Science:

  • Surface science
  • Materials science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Understanding liquid-solid interactions on rough surfaces is crucial for various applications.
  • Conventional methods often lack the resolution to probe microscale adhesion forces.
  • Wetting phenomena on complex topographies remain challenging to characterize accurately.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel atomic force microscope (AFM)-based procedure for measuring pull-off forces.
  • To quantify the adhesion forces between a liquid drop and different types of rough surfaces at the microscale.
  • To provide insights into wetting phenomena on nanostructured and multi-scaled rough surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • A micrometric liquid mercury drop was attached to a tipless AFM cantilever.
  • Pull-off force measurements were conducted during the jump-off-contact process.
  • Experiments were performed in a nitrogen atmosphere to eliminate capillary effects, using surfaces with nanometer-sized peaks and sub-micrometer protrusions.

Main Results:

  • The procedure successfully measured the force required to detach a liquid mercury drop from rough surfaces.
  • Information on the average adhesion force between individual surface features (peaks/protrusions) and the liquid drop was obtained.
  • The method demonstrated applicability to both regularly patterned nanostructures and complex multi-scaled rough surfaces.

Conclusions:

  • The developed AFM method provides a reliable way to measure microscale adhesion forces between liquids and rough surfaces.
  • This technique offers valuable microscopic data for improving models of wetting phenomena.
  • The findings contribute to a better understanding of liquid-surface interactions in diverse scientific and engineering fields.