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Area of Science:

  • Surface Science
  • Materials Science
  • Physics

Background:

  • Hydrophobic and superhydrophobic surfaces exhibit random roughness across multiple length scales.
  • Understanding wettability on these surfaces is crucial for applications in various fields.
  • Existing models often rely on empirical fitting, limiting predictive power.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a predictive fractal model for wettability on multiscale randomly rough surfaces.
  • To establish a relationship between surface topography and apparent contact angle.
  • To guide the design of surfaces with desired wettability characteristics, particularly superhydrophobicity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a fractal asperity model based on the Weierstrass-Mandelbandelbrot (W-M) function.
  • Determined fractal parameters from the surface's power spectrum.
  • Evaluated apparent contact angles across different wetting regimes using the developed model.

Main Results:

  • The fractal model accurately predicts apparent contact angles without empirical parameter fitting.
  • Contact angle dependence was found to be strong on asperity length scale and weak on fractal dimension for stable Cassie states.
  • The model provides insights into surface roughness characteristics required for achieving superhydrophobicity.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed fractal model offers a predictive framework for understanding and designing wettable surfaces.
  • The findings highlight the critical role of asperity length scale in determining surface wettability.
  • This research facilitates the rational design of superhydrophobic materials for advanced applications.