The orientation of liquid crystal molecules is very sensitive towards contacting surfaces, and this phenomenon is critical during the fabrication of liquid crystal display panels, as well as optical ...

A transparent coating that repels a wide variety of liquids, prevents staining, is capable of self-repair and is robust towards mechanical damage can have a broad technological impact, from solar cell ...

The study of liquid droplets and their behavior upon impingement is of major importance in many fields, including agriculture, engineering, and medicine. Droplet behavior prediction has use in spray ...

UniversityWafer, Inc. has been at the forefront of the semiconductor materials industry for nearly three decades, offering a comprehensive range of substrates that cater to various research needs. The ...

Controlling the solid-liquid-vapor tri-phase interface is of fundamental importance for a broad range of industrial applications ranging from biomedical engineering, energy production and utilization, ...

Anchorage-dependent cells are cells that require physical attachment to a solid surface, such as a culture dish, to survive, grow, and reproduce. In the biomedical industry, and others, having the ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Superhydrophobic surfaces that can also withstand mechanical deformation such as bending and stretching are important for applications such as robust self-cleaning, ...

The attributes of a solid surface facade system include aesthetic appearance, ease of maintenance and colour fastness. Being compatible with virtually any insulation system, substrate and load-bearing ...