| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 593287 | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects | 2013 | 6 Pages |
We investigate the effects of the contact angle θwθw, and the angle of inclination θi on the interaction between an infinite cylinder and a free fluid–fluid interface governed only by its surface tension. We describe a numerical method to calculate the deformation of the interface, and use it to validate a theory for the force on the cylinder based only on knowledge of the interface shape where it meets the cylinder.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► We measure the deformation of a free fluid–fluid interface pierced by a rigid cylinder. ► A model for the force of interaction is derived for all contact angles and all inclination angles. ► Expressions for the resulting shape of the interface and the contact line are given.
