Multifaceted design optimization for superomniphobic surfaces

Tunable superomniphobic surfaces for sorting droplets by surface tension.

We utilized tunable superomniphobic surfaces with flower-like TiO2 nanostructures to fabricate a simple device with precisely tailored surface energy domains that, for the first time, can sort droplets by surface tension. We envision that our methodology for droplet sorting will enable inexpensive and energy-efficient analytical devices for personalized point-of-care diagnostic platforms, lab-o...

Superomniphobic, transparent, and antireflection surfaces based on hierarchical nanostructures.

Optical surfaces that can repel both water and oil have much potential for applications in a diverse array of technologies including self-cleaning solar panels, anti-icing windows and windshields for automobiles and aircrafts, low-drag surfaces, and antismudge touch screens. By exploiting a hierarchical geometry made of two-tier nanostructures, primary nanopillars of length scale ∼ 100-200 nm s...

Transparent, flexible, superomniphobic surfaces with ultra-low contact angle hysteresis.

See-through surfaces: High transparency is required to use superomniphobic surfaces, which can be self-cleaning, stain-proof, anti-bio-fouling, drag-reducing, or anti-fogging, for smartphone screens, eye glasses, windshields, or flat panel displays. A spray-based method has now been developed that can fabricate transparent, flexible, and highly superomniphobic surfaces. HD=hexadecane.

Enhanced Particle Swarm Optimization for Design and Optimization of Frequency Selective Surfaces and Artificial Magnetic Conductors

Multifaceted Optimization of Energy Efficiency for Stationary WSN Applications

Aalto University, P.O. Box 11000, FI-00076 Aalto www.aalto.fi Author Pin Nie Name of the doctoral dissertation Multifaceted Optimization of Energy Efficiency for Stationary WSN Applications Publisher School of Science Unit Department of Computer Science and Engineering Series Aalto University publication series DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS 182/2012 Field of research Wireless Sensor Networks Manuscrip...