Stabilization of Leidenfrost vapour layer by textured superhydrophobic surfaces

Ivan U. Vakarelski (), Neelesh A. Patankar (), Jeremy O. Marston, Derek Y. C. Chan and Sigurdur T. Thoroddsen
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Ivan U. Vakarelski: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Neelesh A. Patankar: Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, B224, Evanston, Illinois 60208–3111, USA
Jeremy O. Marston: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Derek Y. C. Chan: University of Melbourne
Sigurdur T. Thoroddsen: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Nature, 2012, vol. 489, issue 7415, 274-277

Abstract: Textured superhydrophobic surfaces—well known for their water-repelling properties—can be used to control the boiling state of a liquid in contact with a hot surface, suppressing the unwanted nucleation of bubbles.

Date: 2012
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