Electrowetting-Induced Dewetting Transitions on Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Abstract
We develop and demonstrate the use of electrowetting to achieve the dewetting (Wenzel-to-Cassie transition) of superhydrophobic surfaces. We effect this transition by means of an opposing flat plate and a three-electrode system; the liquid droplet is completely pulled out of its wetted Wenzel state upon the application of a suitable voltage. We also experimentally quantify the dissipative forces preventing the dewetting transition. The energy associated with these nonconservative forces is comparable to the interfacial energies.
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DOI
10.1021/la2027412
Citation
Langmuir, 2011, 27 (17), pp 10342–10346
Date of this Version
9-6-2011
Recommended Citation
Kumari, Niru and Garimella, Suresh V., "Electrowetting-Induced Dewetting Transitions on Superhydrophobic Surfaces" (2011). Birck and NCN Publications. Paper 958.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/la2027412