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
Recommended Citation
Weitzel, Delia, "Wetting Transition of 3D-printed Surface Features" (2024). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1893.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1893