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Generation of Fermat’s spiral patterns by solutal Marangoni-driven coiling in an aqueous two-phase system

Authors :
Yang Xiao
Neil M. Ribe
Yage Zhang
Yi Pan
Yang Cao
Ho Cheung Shum
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2022.

Abstract

In this work, the authors describe a three-dimensional Marangoni transport process in an aqueous two-phase system. Marangoni-driven spreading initiated with salt leads to the formation of Fermat’s spiral patterns, that are of relevance for materials fabrication and microfluidics.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
13
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.9c10a3e8964447c8855a877ff0d53c8e
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-34368-5