Superhydrophobic surfaces are smart surfaces with high water contact angles and low
surface energy. When water droplets rest on superhydrophobic surfaces, they often stay at …

It should be noted that the one-way transportation of liquids is of great significance to the
separation or collection process and the manipulation of microfluids can effectively solve …

A nature-inspired water-cycling system, akin to trees, to perform effective water and solar
energy management for photosynthesis and transpiration is considered to be a promising …

The power of the directional and spontaneous transport of liquid droplets is revealed
through ubiquitous biological processes and numerous practical applications, where …

Our knowledge on spider silks shows the importance of joining heterogeneous structures
and surface chemical compositions in preparing fibers, fibrous surfaces, and 3D materials …

Directional droplet transport on smart surfaces with superwettabilities arouse extensive
attentions from both the scientific community and industry due to the exciting applications in …

Spontaneous and directional pumpless transportation (SDPT) of water on engineering
surfaces that mimics the dorsal integument of Phrynosoma cornutum has promising …

Natural organisms have evolved a series of versatile functional biomaterials and structures
to cope with survival crises in their living environment, exhibiting outstanding properties …

The ability to regulate interfacial and wetting properties is highly demanded in anti-icing, anti-
biofouling, and medical and energy applications. Recent work on liquid-infused systems …

The slippery peristome of the pitcher plant Nepenthes has attracted much attention due to its
unique function for preying on insects. Recent findings on the peristome surface of …