Soft contact: measurement and interpretation of contact angles
- 25 November 2005
- journal article
- opinion
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Soft Matter
- Vol. 2 (1), 12-17
- https://doi.org/10.1039/b514811c
Abstract
The measurement and interpretation of contact angles deceptively appear to be simple. This paper attempts to summarize the pitfalls in the field, and how to avoid them. First, the fundamental underlying theory that is necessary in order to properly measure and interpret contact angles is discussed, emphasizing recent developments. Then, the practical implications of these theoretical aspects are presented. In addition, the discussion highlights the missing pieces of the picture that need to be completed through future research.Keywords
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