Cover Feature: Micropatterned Surfaces with Unidirectional Wetting Properties for Liquid Transport (Small Struct. 2/2026)
Abstract
Micropatterned Surfaces This cover illustrates micropatterned surfaces engineered for unidirectional wetting, where liquid droplets are guided to move preferentially in one direction. Any attempt to travel the wrong way is effectively blocked, and humorously “stopped and fined” by a transport control officer. Through geometric asymmetry and wettability control, these surfaces enable robust, passive liquid transport for microfluidics and thermal management. More information can be found in the Review by Nam-Trung Nguyen, Navid Kashaninejad, and co-workers (10.1002/sstr.202500492).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies
Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Small Structures
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 2
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN