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Anisotropic spreading of droplets on striped electrodes

  • Northwestern Polytechnical University Xian
  • Fudan University

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Abstract

Anisotropic spreading of droplets on a heterogeneous solid surface is important for fundamental research and industrial applications. Compared to structurally and chemically heterogeneous surfaces, electrowetting could control the surface free-energy landscape of the solid-liquid interface dynamically with the applied voltage. In this work, we study the anisotropic spreading of droplets on striped electrodes (interdigitated electrodes) with voltages applied. The contact angles and contact radii of the contact area observed parallel and perpendicular to the striped electrodes are presented quantitatively. Our research may help the understanding of droplet spreading in heterogeneous electric fields and assist in the applications of electrowetting.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 16th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages809-812
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781665419413
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Apr 2021
Event16th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2021 - Xiamen, China
Duration: 25 Apr 202129 Apr 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 16th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2021

Conference

Conference16th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXiamen
Period25/04/2129/04/21

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