Non-Wettable Surfaces – From Natural to Artificial and Applications: A Critical Review
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2019
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Rev. Adhesion Adhesives,
Abstract
Non-wettable surfaces have recently attracted significant attention due to
their enormous promising applications. These applications are primarily
due to their ability to repel liquid drops and remain unwetted. In this
review, the various names used in describing non-wettable surfaces are
given. This is followed by the fundamental theories of wetting. Natural
non-wettable surfaces are then considered, along with their importance.
Thereafter, we discuss how artificial non-wettable (biomimetic) surfaces are
prepared. Next, the basic properties of non-wettable surfaces, which make
them promising candidates for a wide range of applications, are discussed.
Furthermore, the various applications of non-wettable surfaces are
discussed, with references made to review articles with specific coverage of
named applications. We conclude with a summary, challenges limiting the
application of non-wettable surfaces to some real-life situations and possible
suggestions to mitigate them as well as opportunities for future work.
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wetting theories, biomimetic surface, non-wettable surfaces, Nigeria, Food tech and research, Benue University, kano, ACE: Food Technology and Research