Study of axis symmetric shapes of sessile drops
Abstract
By fitting the Laplacian equation of capillarity to the dimensions of sessile drops, axis symmetric drop shape analysis (ADSA) techniques are presented for the computations of any one (the contact angle, the interfacial tension, and the radius of curvature at the drop apex) if the values of two other are known. With the change of area of pendant drops, the change in Gibb’s energy and the change in work done are computed. Numerically generated drop profiles used to demonstrate the accuracy and applicability of the method.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Fluid Dynamics and Thin Films
Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- AIP conference proceedings
- Volume
- 3398
- Pages
- 080008–080008
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN