College

College of Engineering and Polymer Science

Date of Last Revision

2024-09-19 12:08:55

Major

Chemical Engineering

Honors Course

CHEE 497

Number of Credits

2

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

Date of Expected Graduation

Spring 2024

Abstract

This project aims to build on the previous research of prior students in the study of the wetting transition of a textured, 3D-printed surface. The surfaces studied will be constructed by a resin printer in the lab and will be composed of an array of uniform, microscopic pillars. Features of the textured surface, such as pillar diameter, pillar spacing, and pillar height, will be varied to study the impact on the wetting transition of water, oil, and a combination of water and oil. The wetting transition is defined as a transition from a state where the surface cavities are occupied by air to a state where the surface cavities are occupied by the liquid. Optical microscopy will be used to observe the surface as well as measure the time for the wetting transition to occur. The data collected will be used to create educational material that will compile the data collected from this project, as well as the projects of prior students.

Research Sponsor

Dr. Bi-min Newby

First Reader

Dr. Roya Gitiafroz

Second Reader

Dr. Lu-Kwang Ju

Honors Faculty Advisor

Dr. Bi-min Newby

Proprietary and/or Confidential Information

No

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