Three-phase capillarity

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Abstract

We discuss a few situations where a liquid is brough into contact with a solid, with air around. Starting from the very classical Young equation, we present recent developments in the field, such as the possibility of generating spontaneous motions, or the wetting of textured surfaces. Then, we describe a few dynamic situations, in particular wicking, creeping and coating.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Courses and Lectures
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages115-135
Number of pages21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2007

Publication series

NameCISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Courses and Lectures
Volume490
ISSN (Print)0254-1971
ISSN (Electronic)2309-3706

Keywords

  • Capillary number
  • Contact angle
  • Contact angle hysteresis
  • Contact line
  • Spontaneous motion

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