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A new Neumann number effectively predicts the equilibrium shape of compound droplets, overcoming limitations of traditional methods. This advancement aids research in complex fluids, microfluidics, and biomedical applications.

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  • Surface science and interfacial phenomena.
  • Fluid dynamics and complex fluids.
  • Microfluidics and droplet manipulation.

Background:

  • Compound droplets, comprising a main drop and an immiscible phase, are crucial in diverse fields like emulsions and biomedicine.
  • Predicting compound droplet equilibrium shape is challenging due to complex boundary conditions.
  • Traditional dimensionless groups, such as the Bond number, are insufficient for characterizing compound droplet shapes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel dimensionless group, the Neumann number, for characterizing compound droplet shapes.
  • To quantitatively predict and analyze the equilibrium shapes of traditional and compound droplets.

Main Methods:

  • Development and application of the Neumann number as an alternative to the traditional Bond number.
  • Utilizing the Neumann number, Bond number, and Worthington number for shape analysis.
  • Analysis of various compound droplet configurations, including pendant drops with particles and sessile drops with disturbances.

Main Results:

  • The proposed Neumann number successfully predicts and analyzes the shapes of traditional pendant drops (PD) and sessile drops (SD).
  • The Neumann number effectively characterizes the shapes of diverse compound droplets, including those with suspended particles or external disturbances.
  • Demonstrated quantitative prediction and analysis capabilities for various droplet systems using the three dimensionless groups.

Conclusions:

  • The Neumann number offers a robust and adaptable metric for understanding compound droplet equilibrium shapes.
  • This new parameter overcomes the limitations of existing dimensionless groups in complex interfacial systems.
  • The findings provide a valuable tool for advancing research and applications involving compound droplets.