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Systematic approach for wettability prediction using molecular dynamics simulations.

Ahmed Jarray¹, Herman Wijshoff, Jurriaan A Luiken

¹Multi Scale Mechanics (MSM), University of Twente, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands. a.jarray@utwente.nl.

|April 22, 2020

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Predicting liquid wettability on polymers is simplified with a new molecular dynamics approach. This method accurately forecasts liquid spreading and contact angles for tailored surface applications.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Physical Chemistry
Computational Chemistry

Background:

Predicting liquid-substrate interactions is crucial for applications like inkjet printing.
Accurate wettability prediction requires understanding molecular interactions and surface properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a fast and efficient method for predicting liquid wettability and spreading on polymeric substrates.
To establish a relationship between molecular parameters and macroscopic wetting behavior.

Main Methods:

Molecular dynamics parameterization for solubility parameter calculation of 74 compounds.
Introduction of a molecular geometrical factor to link solubility parameter and surface tension.
Application of a modified Young-Fowkes equation to determine contact angles on various polymers.

Main Results:

Estimates of surface tension showed remarkable agreement with experimental data.
Contact angle predictions were accurate when considering hydrogen bonding and polar contributions to the solubility parameter.
A 3D wetting space was proposed for evaluating and tailoring liquid wettability for specific substrates.

Conclusions:

The developed method provides a fast and accurate prediction of liquid wettability on polymers.
Understanding the contributions of different intermolecular forces is key to accurate wettability prediction.
The proposed 3D wetting space facilitates the formulation of liquids with desired wettability for specific applications.