Mechanically tuning of the shape and controlling the motion of the droplet on a patterned elastic surface

Xu, Ben, Wang, Ding, McHale, Glen, Kusumaatmaja, Halim, Wood, David and Cooke, Michael (2015) Mechanically tuning of the shape and controlling the motion of the droplet on a patterned elastic surface. In: Frontiers in Polymer Science Conference (POLY 2015), 20-22 May 2015, Italy.

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Abstract

A patterned surface with stimuli responsive properties attracts considerable interest for its importance in advanced engineering, partly due to its reversibility, easy design and control, good compatibility and responsive behavior to external stimuli. In this research, we have designed and fabricated a bilayer structure with a patterned surface which is capable of a dynamic on/off switching of a pattern responsive to the external compressive/tensile strain. A deformation map for describing the on/off switching of the void has been generated as a function of voids geometries (diameter, depth, density) and the applied strain. The critical strains have been determined for the extreme closure state of the void at a strain of 0.4 - 0.6. The dynamic deformation and possible local strain concentration have been investigated under fluorescence microscope and Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy (LSCM). Furthermore, we characterize the corresponding changes in the static and dynamic contact angles. Depending on the external mechanical inputs, we show that it is possible to control the droplet shape, its critical sliding angle, as well as its dynamics. The control kinetics will be discussed by considering the surface condition and system variables. The results provide a strategic solution on how to mimic the preferred pattern on a soft surface and to apply it in a microfluid environment, indicating a potential application as a liquid optical switch in a microfluidic device.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Subjects:	F200 Materials Science F300 Physics H300 Mechanical Engineering J400 Polymers and Textiles J500 Materials Technology not otherwise specified
Department:	Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mechanical and Construction Engineering
Related URLs:	Organisation
Depositing User:	Bin Xu
Date Deposited:	26 May 2015 09:37
Last Modified:	11 Oct 2019 21:19
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/22548

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