Lattice Boltzmann simulations of forced wetting transitions of drops on superhydrophobic surfaces
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Article history: Received 1 February 2012 Received in revised form 28 January 2013 Accepted 9 May 2013 Available online 24 May 2013
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- J. Comput. Physics
دوره 250 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013