Elsevier Self-Cleaning of Surfaces and Water Droplet Mobility

Self-cleaning of Surfaces and Water Droplet Mobility deals with the self-cleaning of hydrophobic surfaces. Chapters cover the basics of wetting states of fluids and surface characteristics in terms of texture topology and free energy. The self-cleaning aspects of surfaces, such as various synthesizing and fabrication processes are then introduced and discussed, along with environmental dust properties, including elemental compositions, particle sizes and shapes, and their chemo-mechanics characteristics. In addition, mud formation in humid air, as well as ambient and dry mud adhesion on optically transparent surfaces is explored, as is water droplet dynamics on hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces, amongst other topics. The book fills the gap between the physical fundamentals of surface energy and texture characteristics for practical applications of surface cleaning and provides a basic understanding of the self-cleaning of surfaces that will be idea for academics, researchers and students. Showcases the fundamental aspects of the self-cleaning of surfaces Includes practical applications in energy and other sectors Contains a review of the characterization of environmental dust on hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces Discusses the fabrication and optimization of surfaces towards self-cleaning Presents practical applications of the self-cleaning of surfaces via water droplet mobility Review A review of the physical fundamentals of surface energy and texture characteristics for practical applications of surface cleaning From the Back Cover Cleaning of surfaces becomes a necessity in various aspects of life, one example being the spreading of bodily fluids on surfaces, which is especially undesirable in medical and pharmaceutical professions. Dust accumulation also has significant influences on the performance of devices, such as a large reduction in the efficiency of solar devices, and increased friction in rotating parts, causing a high rate of wear-and-tear. Therefore, introducing self-cleaning of surfaces is cost-effective and lowers water consumption. The production of hydrophobic surfaces is challenging in terms of cost and processing, consequently, process optimization towards minimizing efforts, cost and environmental hazards becomes essential. Self-Cleaning of Surfaces and Water Droplet Mobility fills the gap between the physical fundamentals of surface energy and texture characteristics for practical applications of surface cleaning. It provides the basic understanding of self-cleaning of surfaces, as well as more detailed and thorough explanations, which will be useful for academics, researchers, and students who need a background in self-cleaning of surfaces or require case study information. It also explores the applications of self-cleaning toward droplet mobility, dust chemo-mechanic characteristics, self-cleaning of oil-covered surfaces, and includes comprehensive analysis related to the self-cleaning of surfaces from fabrication to characterization. This book: Showcases the fundamentals aspects of self-cleaning of surfaces and progresses to the practical applications in energy and other sectors. Includes a review of the characterization of environmental dust on hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces. Discusses the fabrication and optimization of surfaces towards self-cleaning. Presents practical applications of self-cleaning of surfaces via water droplet mobility. Related Titles Developments in Surface Contamination and Cleaning: Particle Deposition, Control and Removal (Volume 2), ISBN: 9781437778304, $280 Developments in Surface Contamination and Cleaning: Particle Deposition, Methods for Removal of Particle Contaminants (Volume 3), ISBN: 9781437778854, $255 Developments in Surface Contamination and Cleaning: Cleanliness and Validation (Volume 7), ISBN: 9780323313032, $250 Developments in Surface Contamination and Cleaning: Methods for Surface C