Combining nanotextured surfaces with the Leidenfrost effect for extreme water repellency
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 10:10
in Physics & Chemistry
Combining superhydrophobic surfaces with Leidenfrost levitation—picture a water droplet hovering over a hot surface rather than making physical contact with it—has been explored extensively for the past decade by researchers hoping to uncover the holy grail of water-repellent surfaces.