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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Anisotropic liquid spreading and elongated droplet shapes are common on surfaces with periodic linear micropatterns.
  • Droplet shape evolution on grooved surfaces exhibits two distinct morphological regimes based on spreading direction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate that droplet shapes on linear grooves are identical to those on a plane chemical stripe.
  • To establish a mapping between grooved surfaces and chemical stripes for predicting droplet behavior.
  • To develop a model for predicting droplet growth modes and base eccentricity.

Main Methods:

  • Numerical calculations and wetting experiments were used to study droplet shape evolution.
  • A theoretical model was developed based on the cross-section of linear grooves and material contact angle.
  • The model's predictions were compared with experimental observations and literature data.

Main Results:

  • Droplet shapes on surfaces with numerous linear grooves are equivalent to those on a plane chemical stripe.
  • The model accurately predicts droplet growth modes and asymptotic base eccentricity.
  • The model shows excellent agreement with experimental data for various groove cross-sections and literature values.

Conclusions:

  • A universal model accurately predicts droplet shapes and spreading behavior on grooved surfaces by mapping them to chemical stripes.
  • This finding simplifies the prediction of anisotropic liquid spreading and droplet morphology.
  • The research provides insights into controlling liquid behavior on patterned surfaces.