Highly efficient water harvesting of bioinspired spindle-knotted microfibers with continuous hollow channels
Huanyu Liu, Yiying Wang, Wei Yin, Hao Yuan, Ting Guo, Tao Meng
Abstract
The hollow channel endows microfibers with stronger water collection ability than that of solid microfibers, because of the enhanced capillary force.
Topics & Concepts
MicrofiberCapillary actionWater channelChannel (broadcasting)NanotechnologyMaterials scienceComposite materialEngineeringMechanical engineeringTelecommunicationsInletSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAdvanced Materials and Mechanics