Nano-and microstructures for thin-film evaporation-A review

J. L. Plawsky, A. G. Fedorov, S. V. Garimella, H. B. Ma, S. C. Maroo, L. Chen, Y. Nam

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Abstract

Evaporation from thin films is a key feature of many processes, including energy conversion, microelectronics cooling, boiling, perspiration, and self-assembly operations. The phase change occurring in these systems is governed by transport processes at the contact line where liquid, vapor, and solid meet. Evidence suggests that altering the surface chemistry and surface topography on the micro-and the nanoscales can be used to dramatically enhance vaporization. The 2013 International Workshop on Micro-and Nanostructures for Phase-Change Heat Transfer brought together a group of experts to review the current state-of-the-art and discuss future research needs. This article is focused on the thin-film evaporation panel discussion and outlines some of the key principles and conclusions reached by that panel and the workshop attendees.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)251-269
Number of pages19
JournalNanoscale and Microscale Thermophysical Engineering
Volume18
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 3 2014

Keywords

  • evaporation
  • heat transfer
  • microstructure
  • nanostructure
  • wetting

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials

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