Effect of biphilic pattern type, size and wettability ratio on atmospheric water collection
Abstract
= 15 °C), biphilic surfaces with parallel stripes (width: 1000 μm, spacing: 2000 μm), which act as "water guides" driven by gravity and low surface coverage (35%), exhibit increased WCR by 156% compared to flat PDMS. From the fabrication point of view, the method presented here is PFAS-free and scalable, providing another pathway for the realization of water collection interfaces.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods
Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
Building materials and conservation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Nanoscale
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 21
- Pages
- 11318–11333
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN