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dc.contributor.advisor | Luo, Cheng | |
dc.creator | Kootathil, Atul Mohandas | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-10-25T20:17:33Z | |
dc.date.available | 2016-10-25T20:17:33Z | |
dc.date.created | 2016-08 | |
dc.date.issued | 2016-08-26 | |
dc.date.submitted | August 2016 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10106/26155 | |
dc.description.abstract | The Alchemilla leaf has been well known and studied frequently for its hydrophobic ability. However, much difficulty has been met in replicating its microstructure for hydrophobic applications. Also, not much experimental data was found on the behavior of leaf’s microstructure. Gathering information from experimental results may provide new understanding of its wetting properties before attempting to mimetic its wetting behavior. In this research, the focus is to detail the observed solid-water-air interaction on Alchemilla leaf by simulating condensation, evaporation and rainfall conditions, which are the common ways that a plant may interact with water drops in nature. Documenting these observations sheds light on the different ways that the surface structures of Alchemilla leaf interact with water drops. | |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
dc.language.iso | en_US | |
dc.subject | Hydrophobicity | |
dc.subject | Alchemilla | |
dc.title | Understanding the Alchemilla leaf and its hydrophobicity | |
dc.type | Thesis | |
dc.degree.department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | |
dc.degree.name | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering | |
dc.date.updated | 2016-10-25T20:18:04Z | |
thesis.degree.department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | |
thesis.degree.grantor | The University of Texas at Arlington | |
thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
thesis.degree.name | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering | |
dc.type.material | text | |
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