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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Fluid Dynamics

Background:

  • Liquid infiltration is vital for micro/nanoscale heat-transfer applications.
  • Modeling infiltration dynamics at micro/nanoscales is challenging due to unique acting forces.
  • Existing models often fall short in accurately predicting infiltration behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a theoretical model for dynamic infiltration profiles at the micro/nanoscale.
  • To improve the estimation of infiltration length in micro/nanoscale systems.
  • To provide a tool for designing micro/nanoscale devices utilizing liquid infiltration.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a model equation based on fundamental force balance at the micro/nanoscale.
  • Utilized Molecular Kinetic Theory (MKT) to predict dynamic contact angles.
  • Performed Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations to analyze capillary infiltration in varied geometries.
  • Evaluated the model across surfaces with different wettability characteristics.

Main Results:

  • The developed model provides a more accurate estimation of infiltration length compared to established models.
  • MD simulations successfully captured capillary infiltration dynamics.
  • The model's performance was validated across different surface wettabilities.

Conclusions:

  • The new model offers a significant improvement in predicting micro/nanoscale liquid infiltration.
  • This research contributes to a better understanding of fluid dynamics at the micro/nanoscale.
  • The model is expected to be instrumental in the design of advanced micro/nanoscale devices.