Nanoengineered surfaces have received significant interest for the manipulation of liquids in microfluidic systems. In this work, we present three-dimensional nanostructures that can control liquid film thickness and the directionality of the liquid spreading. We fabricated silicon nanopillars ranging from 200 nm to 800 nm in diameter and heights of approximately 5 μm. In the presence of notches on the pillars, the liquid separates into multiple layers of liquid films. The thicknesses of the liquid layers subsequently increase as the film propagates, which is determined by the specific position and geometry of the notches. In the presence of asymmetric nanopillars, where the pillars have deflection angles ranging from 0–50 degrees, directional spreading of water droplets can be achieved. The liquid spreads only in the direction of the pillar deflection and becomes pinned on the opposite interface. We performed detailed measurements and developed models to predict the behavior based on pillar geometries. The insights gained from this work offer promise for enhanced control of liquids in microfluidic systems.
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ASME 2009 Second International Conference on Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer
December 18–21, 2009
Shanghai, China
Conference Sponsors:
- Nanotechnology Institute
ISBN:
978-0-7918-4389-5
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Controlled Liquid Dynamics on Three-Dimensional Nanostructured Surfaces
Evelyn N. Wang
Evelyn N. Wang
MIT, Cambridge, MA
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Rong Xiao
MIT, Cambridge, MA
Kuang-Han Chu
MIT, Cambridge, MA
Evelyn N. Wang
MIT, Cambridge, MA
Paper No:
MNHMT2009-18472, pp. 271-274; 4 pages
Published Online:
October 26, 2010
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Xiao, R, Chu, K, & Wang, EN. "Controlled Liquid Dynamics on Three-Dimensional Nanostructured Surfaces." Proceedings of the ASME 2009 Second International Conference on Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer. ASME 2009 Second International Conference on Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume 1. Shanghai, China. December 18–21, 2009. pp. 271-274. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/MNHMT2009-18472
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