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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Fluid Dynamics

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  • Bioinspired superwetting materials have revolutionized various scientific disciplines.
  • Liquid directional transport, governed by interface properties, has seen significant advancements.
  • Controllable liquid transport is crucial for numerous technological applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental theory of surface wettability and the evolution of bioinspired superwetting materials.
  • To discuss diverse mechanisms underlying liquid directional transport.
  • To focus on smart external field-controlled fluid directional transport, identifying current challenges and future directions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of surface wettability theories.
  • Analysis of bioinspired superwetting material development.
  • Examination of external field-controlled (light, electricity, thermal) liquid transport mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Established foundational principles of surface wettability and superwetting materials.
  • Detailed various mechanisms for directional liquid transport.
  • Highlighted the progress and complexities of smart external field-controlled fluid transport.

Conclusions:

  • Bioinspired superwetting materials offer significant potential for controlled liquid transport.
  • External field manipulation presents a promising avenue for smart, responsive fluid control.
  • Addressing existing challenges is key to unlocking future advancements in this field.