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    Area of Science:

    • Surface science and nanotechnology
    • Materials characterization

    Background:

    • Traditional side-based contact angle measurements have limitations in speed and scale.
    • The need for reliable, high-throughput surface analysis methods is growing in industrial applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To validate and demonstrate the efficacy of top-down contact angle measurements.
    • To showcase the application of this method for nanoscale characterization and chemical analysis.
    • To assess its potential for industrial monitoring and material quality control.

    Main Methods:

    • Development and validation of a top-down contact angle measurement technique.
    • Application of 1-D and 2-D mapping capabilities.
    • Analysis of silver (Ag) nanoparticle size effects on contact angle via thermal evaporation.

    Main Results:

    • Top-down measurements were confirmed to be as reliable as, or more reliable than, side-based methods.
    • Successful large-area mapping demonstrated uniformity on coated paper samples.
    • 2-D mapping revealed hidden chemical patterns, indicating potential for forensic and analytical applications.

    Conclusions:

    • The top-down contact angle measurement method is a robust and versatile tool for surface analysis.
    • It offers significant advantages in speed, area coverage, and analytical capability.
    • This technique has the potential to transform nanoscale characterization, industrial monitoring, and chemical analysis.