Long-range spontaneous droplet self-propulsion on wettability gradient surfaces
Abstract The directional and long-range droplet transportation is of great importance in microfluidic systems. However, it usually requires external energy input. Here we designed a wettability gradient surface that can drive droplet motion by structural topography. The surface has a wettability gra...
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Main Authors: | Chaoran Liu, Jing Sun, Jing Li, Chenghao Xiang, Lufeng Che, Zuankai Wang, Xiaofeng Zhou |
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Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2017
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/cc5bddf18be04d99a46a1f4f198af6e6 |
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