TY - JOUR
T1 - Why does the Cassie-Baxter equation apply?
AU - Bormashenko, Edward
PY - 2008/7/1
Y1 - 2008/7/1
N2 - Application of the Cassie-Baxter equation to the calculation of apparent contact angles is discussed. It is demonstrated that taking into account the precursor film surrounding the drop justifies the application of the Cassie-Baxter equation. Consideration of the precursor film is important for design of self-cleaning superhydrophobic surfaces.
AB - Application of the Cassie-Baxter equation to the calculation of apparent contact angles is discussed. It is demonstrated that taking into account the precursor film surrounding the drop justifies the application of the Cassie-Baxter equation. Consideration of the precursor film is important for design of self-cleaning superhydrophobic surfaces.
KW - Apparent contact angle
KW - Cassie-Baxter equation
KW - Design of superhydrophobic surfaces
KW - Precursor film
KW - Triple line
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U2 - 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2008.03.025
DO - 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2008.03.025
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AN - SCOPUS:45049083427
SN - 0927-7757
VL - 324
SP - 47
EP - 50
JO - Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
JF - Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
IS - 1-3
ER -