Linear Abrasion (IMAGE)

Aalto University

Linear Abrasion

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This image shows (A) Linear abrasion test. (B) On a superhydrophobic surface a water droplet rolls with low friction, as caused by trapping of a thin air layer between the surface roughness. (C) Damaging the surface roughness leads to droplet pinning.

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Designed by Juan Li, Aalto University.

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