Wetting transitions and depinning of the triple line

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Abstract

Physical mechanisms of Cassie-Wenzel wetting transitions are discussed. The origin of the potential barrier separating the Cassie and Wenzel wetting states is clarified. It may contain contributions originating from the filling of hydrophobic pores and displacement of the triple line along the smooth portions of the relief. One-and two-dimensional scenarios of wetting transitions are considered. We demonstrate that the contribution to the potential barrier because of the displacement of the triple line is not negligible in both cases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3460-3464
Number of pages5
JournalLangmuir
Volume28
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Feb 2012

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Spectroscopy
  • General Materials Science
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Electrochemistry

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