Bionic microchannels for step lifting transpiration
Zhaolong Wang, Qiu Yin, Ziheng Zhan, Wenhao Li, Mingzhu Xie, Huigao Duan, Ping Cheng, Ce Zhang, Yongping Chen, Zhichao Dong
Abstract
Highlights Various cross-sectional bionic microchannels were fabricated by P µ SL based 3D printing technique. Strong precursor effects are induced by sharp corners of those bionic microchannels. Ultra-long distance antigravity step lifting of water is realized by employing bionic microchannels. Mimicked transpiration based on step lifting of bionic microchannels is well achieved.
Topics & Concepts
MicrochannelTranspirationMaterials scienceMicrofluidicsNanotechnologyMechanical engineeringEngineeringChemistryBiochemistryPhotosynthesisMicrofluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis ApplicationsMicrofluidic and Bio-sensing TechnologiesSurface Modification and Superhydrophobicity