Nanoparticle Wettability Influences Nanoparticle–Phospholipid Interactions

Pool boiling of nanoparticle-modified surface with interlaced wettability

This study investigated the pool boiling heat transfer under heating surfaces with various interlaced wettability. Nano-silica particles were used as the coating element to vary the interlaced wettability of the surface. The experimental results revealed that when the wettability of a surface is uniform, the critical heat flux increases with the more wettable surface; however, when the wettabil...

Nanoparticle Deposition by Boiling on Aluminum Surfaces to Enhance Wettability

Surface wettability of materials is important in a myriad of HVAC&R processes. This study is focused on how to manipulate wettability by nanofluid boiling nanoparticle deposition on aluminum surfaces. The focus is on aluminum, because it is commonly used as the material for heat transfer in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The boiling deposition process occurs under atmospheric press...

Wettability influences cell behavior on superhydrophobic surfaces with different topographies.

Surface wettability and topography are recognized as critical factors influencing cell behavior on biomaterials. So far only few works have reported cell responses on surfaces exhibiting extreme wettability in combination with surface topography. The goal of this work is to study whether cell behavior on superhydrophobic surfaces is influenced by surface topography and polymer type. Biomimetic ...

Nanoparticle–membrane interactions

Quantifying Nanoparticle-Cell Interactions

Nanoparticles are finding increasing applications in the field of medicine [1], with extensive research being conducted on the design of nanoparticles to enhance targeted uptake and action [2]. Preliminary investigations of nanoparticles with potential applications in medicine involve in vitro testing to explore cellular uptake (particle dose) and action. Analytical transmission electron micros...