Year: 2019
Type: article
Abstract: Precise mathematical criteria for contact line depinning from sharp corners is derived using a variational formulation and turning point arguments. The application of these results to the analysis of the stability of nonwetting equilibria on superhydrophobic surfaces is also briefly addressed.
Source: Physical Review Fluids
Authors: J. Graña-Otero, I. E. Parra Fabián
Institution: University of Kentucky
Language: English
Subfield: Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
Award: G42714837
OpenAlex ID: W2953545237