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Retraction: Hydrophobized metallic meshes can ease water droplet rolling
Abba Abdulhamid Abubakar1, Bekir Sami Yilbas1,2,3, Hussain Al-Qahtani1
1Mechanical Engineering Department, KFUPM, Dhahran 31261, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Soft Matter
|February 17, 2026
Summary
This study retraction indicates issues with hydrophobized metallic meshes for water droplet rolling. The original findings on enhanced water droplet mobility are no longer considered valid.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Surface Chemistry
- Fluid Dynamics
Background:
- Metallic meshes are investigated for applications requiring controlled liquid interactions.
- Surface hydrophobicity is a key property influencing liquid behavior on materials.
- Understanding water droplet dynamics on surfaces is crucial for various technological fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of hydrophobized metallic meshes on water droplet rolling.
- To evaluate the potential of these materials for applications involving liquid manipulation.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of metallic meshes with controlled hydrophobicity.
- Experimental observation of water droplet behavior on the modified surfaces.
- Analysis of rolling dynamics and contact angle measurements.
Main Results:
- The original study reported that hydrophobized metallic meshes facilitate water droplet rolling.
- Specific surface treatments were claimed to enhance the mobility of water droplets.
Conclusions:
- The findings presented in the original publication are retracted.
- The validity of the reported effects of hydrophobized metallic meshes on water droplet rolling is withdrawn.
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