Droplet detachment and transport on a biomimetic surface inspired by lotus leaves under the influence of an electric field

This research explores the dynamics of droplet detachment and transport on a biomimetic surface, modeled after the microstructure and surface characteristics of lotus leaves, under the application of an electric field. Crucial detaching conditions for droplets, morphological alterations during disengagement, ensuing transport pathways, speeds, and other salient features under the electric field's sway are thoroughly analyzed and elucidated. The effects of parameters including electric field strength, surface wettability, and droplet properties on surface-detachment and collision behaviors were comprehensively evaluated. This research deepens our understanding of the interactions between bio-inspired interfaces and droplets and offers crucial theoretical and practical implications for the oil-water separation field.