Abstract

The flexure of microstructured polymers affects hydrophobicity. As curvature becomes more positive, droplets suspended on the tops of asperities are suspended on fewer asperities, resulting in an increase in contact angle and a decrease in slide angle. Critical curvature constraints presented here can be used to design microstructure geometries that maintain the suspension of a droplet when curved surfaces are covered with microstructured polymers for corrosion resistance or fluid control.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Pages362-365
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems - Denver, CO, United States
Duration: Jun 21 2009Jun 25 2009

Publication series

NameTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems

Other

OtherTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver, CO
Period6/21/096/25/09

Keywords

  • Micromolding
  • Nanoimprint lithography
  • Superhydrophobicity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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