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Area of Science:

  • Colloid and surface science
  • Materials science
  • Fluid dynamics

Background:

  • The coffee-ring effect, or uneven deposition at droplet edges during evaporation, is a significant challenge.
  • This phenomenon leads to non-uniform films, impacting the performance and reliability of printed electronics and batteries.
  • Understanding the flow dynamics and evaporation rates is crucial for mitigating this effect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review diverse techniques for alleviating the coffee-ring effect.
  • To critically compare various methodologies, including traditional and novel approaches.
  • To provide insights for developing improved inks and processes for functional coatings and printed electronics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of classic methods: chemical additives, external sources, geometrical manipulation.
  • Exploration of recent advancements: bubble-assisted methods, humidity control, confined systems.
  • Analysis of multi-body interactions (particle-liquid, particle-particle, particle-solid, particle-flow) in mitigation strategies.

Main Results:

  • Identified a wide range of techniques to suppress non-uniform droplet drying.
  • Demonstrated that methods can be categorized by their interaction with surface, particle, liquid, or flow properties.
  • Highlighted approaches that do not require modification of intrinsic material properties.

Conclusions:

  • Effective mitigation of the coffee-ring effect is achievable through various strategies.
  • Understanding the underlying interaction mechanisms is key to selecting appropriate methods.
  • This review offers a foundation for developing advanced printing processes and materials for enhanced device efficiency and yield.