Publications by authors named "Youen Le Lirzin"
Article Synopsis
- Droplet evaporation on solid surfaces is crucial for applications like printing and cooling, but its behavior is often unpredictable due to surface roughness that causes "stick-slip" movement.
- During evaporation, smooth, non-planar surfaces can facilitate a process called snap evaporation, where droplets change shape in a controlled manner, leading to efficient evaporation.
- This study suggests that using engineered smooth surfaces could lead to innovative designs for managing liquids in various applications, enhancing heat and mass transfer efficiency.
