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Recent Progress in Bionic Condensate Microdrop Self‐Propelling Surfaces
Author(s) -
Gong Xiaojing,
Gao Xuefeng,
Jiang Lei
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201703002
Subject(s) - nanotechnology , materials science , energy transfer , fabrication , mechanical engineering , aerospace engineering , engineering physics , engineering , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
Abstract Bionic condensate microdrop self‐propelling (CMDSP) surfaces are attracting increased attention as novel, low‐adhesivity superhydrophobic surfaces due to their value in fundamental research and technological innovation, e.g., for enhancing heat transfer, energy‐effective antifreezing, and electrostatic energy harvesting. Here, the focus is on recent progress in bionic CMDSP surfaces. Metal‐based CMDSP surfaces, which are the most promising in their respective fields, are highlighted for use in future applications. The selected topics are divided into four sections: biological prototypes, mechanism and construction rules, fabrication, and applications of metal‐based CMDSP surfaces. Finally, the challenges and future development trends in bionic CMDSP surfaces are envisioned, especially the utilization of potential bionic inspiration in the design of more advanced CMDSP surfaces.