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  • Droplet dynamics and wetting phenomena

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  • Controlling droplet contact shape is crucial for industrial processes like inkjet printing and spray cooling.
  • Existing methods lack precise control over droplet-substrate interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel method for precisely controlling droplet impact contact shape on structured surfaces.
  • To investigate the influence of surface topography and droplet properties on wetted area morphology.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental investigation of droplet impact on nonwetting silicon micropillars with varying pillar arrangements and densities.
  • Development of a unified analytical model based on contact line physics to predict wetting morphology.

Main Results:

  • Achieved precise control over droplet contact shapes, forming polygonal areas (square, rectangle, hexagon, octagon, dodecagon).
  • Demonstrated that pillar arrangement (inline vs. staggered) dictates specific polygonal shapes.
  • Developed a validated analytical model for steady-state and transient wetting morphology, applicable to bubble retraction.

Conclusions:

  • The study presents a unique approach to manipulate droplet impact morphology on microstructured surfaces.
  • The findings reveal similarities between droplet impact on nonwetting and droplet evaporation on wetting surfaces.
  • This shape control strategy has significant potential for microfabrication, printed electronics, and thermal management.