Articles tagged with Dewetting
Researchers have developed a transparent nanostructured copper surface that is non-conductive, resistant to bacterial growth, and transparent. The surface shows the ability to eliminate over 99.9% of certain bacteria present in tested surfaces within two hours, maintaining its effectiveness even after rigorous wipe testing.
A team of researchers discovered the method ducks use to suspend water in their feathers while diving, allowing them to shake it out when surfacing. They found that by using multiple layers of feathers, ducks can create air pockets that prevent irreversible wetting, enabling them to shake off excess water.
Academics from Northumbria University are continuing their groundbreaking research on liquid droplet behavior. They will investigate ways to control the formation of droplets using electrical voltages, which has never been possible before. This technology could lead to innovative techniques for printing and coatings applications.
A team of computational biophysicists has identified a hydrophobic dewetting mechanism that blocks intracellular access to the selectivity filter in BK channels. This finding represents a paradigm shift in understanding the regulation and gating process of these channels, which play a crucial role in various health conditions.
Researchers developed a model to study the behavior of cellular tissues, finding that they can split into disjointed patches when subjected to unfavorable substrates. This phenomenon, known as dewetting, is governed by the cells' sensitivity to substrate stiffness.
A team of scientists at NIST discovered that temperature can influence the competing processes of crystallization and dewetting in polymer films. This understanding could lead to better control of these processes, resulting in more stable and uniform films for applications like organic solar cells. The research also has implications fo...