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Area of Science:

  • Surface science and nanotechnology
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Materials science

Background:

  • Structured surfaces offer passive liquid manipulation via interfacial energy.
  • A systematic understanding of liquid-solid interfacial energy's role in liquid behavior is needed.
  • Existing methods lack comprehensive control over directional liquid dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the complex directional liquid dynamics governed by liquid-solid interfacial energy.
  • To establish a framework for understanding and controlling liquid behaviors on structured surfaces.
  • To introduce a new dimensionless number characterizing the liquid-solid interfacial energy relationship.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing curvature-ratchet surfaces as a model system.
  • Analyzing Laplace pressure asymmetry induced by surface curvature and tilt.
  • Defining and applying a new dimensionless number (ζ) based on surface free energy and liquid surface tension.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated directional, bidirectional, and reverse liquid manipulation by regulating Laplace pressure asymmetry.
  • Identified balanced liquid control (ζ ≈ 1) for versatile behaviors like spreading, redirection, and transport.
  • Showcased an information encryption technique based on precise liquid response to ζ values.

Conclusions:

  • Subtle regulation of liquid-solid interfacial energy enables sophisticated directional liquid control.
  • The dimensionless number ζ provides a quantitative measure for predicting and achieving desired liquid behaviors.
  • This research paves the way for advanced smart liquid manipulation in microfluidics and beyond.