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  • Biomimetics
  • Thermal Science

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  • Evaporative interfaces are crucial for heat and mass transfer in diverse applications.
  • Surface area enhancement in packed volumes is a common strategy, but the impact of geometry on aerodynamic and thermal properties remains underexplored.
  • Natural structures, like leaf protrusions, show potential for improved vapor dissipation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the design space of leaf-inspired structures with evaporating protrusions.
  • To explore how geometric features influence mass transfer and thermal performance in evaporative devices.
  • To assess the applicability of these designs in architectural elements for evaporative cooling.

Main Methods:

  • Tested three types of water-absorbing models: paper strips with varied protrusions, 3D-extruded cellulose sponges, and ceramic tiles with grooved patterns.
  • Maintained fixed evaporating surface area and unlimited hydraulic supply across all models.
  • Varied protrusion shape, elongation, and groove cross-sections to analyze geometric effects.

Main Results:

  • Protrusions significantly impact mass transfer rates and surface temperatures.
  • For paper models, evaporation rate correlated with protrusion aspect ratio, mimicking leaf designs.
  • Extruding effective 2D designs into 3D did not yield similar transfer enhancements; ceramic tile performance depended on aerodynamic roughness, pattern size, and ventilation.

Conclusions:

  • Leaf-inspired structured interfaces offer a promising approach for enhancing evaporative exchange.
  • Geometric design of protrusions is key to optimizing performance in low-wind conditions.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the complex environmental interactions for architectural applications.