Controlled droplet transport to target on a high adhesion surface with multi-gradients
作者：S. Deng, W. Shang, S. Feng, S. Zhu, Y. Xing, D. Li, Y. Hou, Y. Zheng
關鍵字：droplet transport
論文來源：期刊
具體來源：Scientific Report. 2017, 7, 45687
發表時間：2017年
We introduce multi-gradients including Laplace pressure gradient, wettable gradient and wettable different gradient on a high adhesion surface via special wedge-pattern and improved anodic oxidation method. As a result of the cooperative effect mentioned above, controlled directional motion of a droplet on a high adhesion surface is realized, even when the surface is turned upside down. The droplet motion can be predicted and the movement distances can be controlled by simply adjusting the wedge angle and droplet volume. More interestingly, when Laplace pressure gradient is introduced on a V-shaped wettable gradient surface, two droplets can move toward one another as designed.
http://www.nature.com/articles/srep45687