Boiling from a Water-Proof Surface (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Boiling from a Water-Proof Surface

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Superhydrophobic surfaces are normally insulated by vapor when brought to a boil (left), but getting water to stick makes them boil very efficiently (right), better than hydrophilic surfaces.

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Purdue University image/Taylor Allred

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