Abstract
The effect of surface roughness on the internal fluidity of a water droplet during sliding on an inclined Si surface treated fluoroalkylsilane (FAS) was investigated using particle image velocimetry (PIV). A water droplet slid down by caterpillar-like rotation flow with or without slippage on the solid-liquid interface. The slipping/rolling ratio on the sliding acceleration depended on the surface roughness; the droplet advanced on the rough surface mainly by the rolling mechanism.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 58-59 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 5 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)