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  • Fluid dynamics
  • Surface science
  • Materials engineering

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  • Minimizing droplet contact time is crucial for efficient mass, momentum, and energy transfer in applications.
  • Existing methods using surface macrotexture require strict control over droplet impact location or velocity.
  • Limitations in current strategies hinder broad applicability in droplet-based technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design a novel surface capable of reducing droplet contact time across a wide range of impact conditions.
  • To overcome the limitations of spatial and velocity control in droplet detachment.
  • To explore new avenues for liquid-repellent surface design.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a dual gradient surface featuring a vertical pillar spacing gradient and a lateral curvature gradient.
  • Investigation of droplet impact dynamics on the designed surface.
  • Analysis of droplet bouncing modes (asymmetric and pancake) and their effect on contact time.

Main Results:

  • Achieved significant contact time reduction (up to ~70%) for impacting droplets.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness across a broad range of impact velocities (0.4-1.4 m/s).
  • Showcased independence from the spatial location of droplet impact.

Conclusions:

  • The dual gradient surface design effectively reduces droplet contact time irrespective of impact location and velocity.
  • This approach offers a new paradigm for designing advanced liquid-repellent surfaces.
  • Potential applications include dropwise condensation, energy conversion, and anti-icing technologies.