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  • Surface science
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Materials science

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  • Gravity-driven drainage of small liquid volumes, such as dew, is often hindered by surface pinning effects on inclined planes.
  • Efficient condensate removal is crucial for various applications, including water harvesting and thermal management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of submillimetric grooves on the drainage of small condensate volumes from inclined surfaces.
  • To understand the underlying mechanisms of enhanced condensate removal facilitated by surface texturing.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of surfaces with precisely controlled submillimetric grooves.
  • Experimental observation and analysis of condensate droplet behavior (growth, coalescence, and shedding) on grooved surfaces.
  • Characterization of liquid repartition and flow dynamics within the grooves.

Main Results:

  • Submillimetric grooves significantly reduce condensate retention on inclined surfaces.
  • A long-range coalescence mechanism, mediated by groove imbibition, was identified.
  • The grooves accelerate the growth and shedding of larger condensate drops.

Conclusions:

  • Submillimetric grooves are effective in overcoming pinning forces and promoting gravity-driven condensate drainage.
  • The findings offer a pathway to enhance passive dew harvesting systems.
  • The principles can be applied to accelerate the drainage of various condensates in different technological contexts.