Designing a slippery/superaerophobic hierarchical open channel for reliable and versatile underwater gas delivery
Xinsheng Wang, Haoyu Bai, Zhe Li, Yaru Tian, Tianhong Zhao, Moyuan Cao
Abstract
By taking inspiration from Pitcher plant and hummingbird’s beak, we display a slippery/superaerophobic hierarchical open channel for durable and functional gas transport to diversify the gas/liquid exchanging process in an aqueous environment.
Topics & Concepts
NanotechnologyChannel (broadcasting)UnderwaterMaterials scienceComputer scienceTelecommunicationsGeologyOceanographySurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicitySolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsSpacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies