Journal of colloid and interface science
Defining hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity through advancing contact angles and wetting transitions.
Hsuan-Yi Peng, Kuan-Yu Yeh, Bang-Yan Liu, Li-Jen Chen
Published: 202510.1016/j.jcis.2025.139801
Abstract
HYPOTHESIS: The wetting behavior of a liquid drop on surfaces with varying hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity is crucial for fundamental research and practical applications. The conventional 90° contact angle threshold for distinguishing hydrophilic a…
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