High thermal conductivity, structural stability, good mechanical and anti-oxidant properties
makes hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) a promising functional filler for polymers to produce …

Liquid flowing around a solid edge, ie, overflow, is a commonly observed flow behavior.
Recent research into surface wetting properties and microstructure-controlled overflow …

Today many aspects of science and technology are progressing into the nanoscale realm
where surfaces and interfaces are intrinsically important in determining properties and …

A novel unidirectional liquid spreading surface with an inclined arc pitted groove, inspired by
the continuous unidirectional liquid spreading mechanism on the peristome surface of N …

Directional liquid transportation is important for a variety of biological processes and
technical applications. Although surface engineering through asymmetric chemical …

Droplets slip and bounce on superhydrophobic surfaces, enabling remarkable functions in
biology and technology. These surfaces often contain microscopic irregularities in surface …

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has become a public health disease threatening public life
safety due to its high mortality. The lateral-flow assay (LFA) of a typical cardiac biomarker …

There is rapidly increasing research interest focused on manipulating and dispensing tiny
droplets in nanotechnology and biotechnology. A micro/nanostructured superhydrophobic …

Inkjet printing is a noncontact and additive patterning method, which is able to distribute a
broad variety of functional materials directly onto a desired substrate with high efficiency …

A myriad of natural surfaces such as plant leaves and insect wings can repel water and
remain unwetted inspiring scientists and engineers to develop water-repellent surfaces for …