Graduation Semester and Year
2016
Language
English
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
First Advisor
Cheng Luo
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.
Keywords
Hydrophobicity, Alchemilla
Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering | Engineering | Mechanical Engineering
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Kootathil, Atul Mohandas, "Understanding the Alchemilla leaf and its hydrophobicity" (2016). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Theses. 710.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/mechaerospace_theses/710
Comments
Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington