| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603353 | Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science | 2011 | 6 Pages |
The paper summarizes 10-years of experience gained by various groups in the study of liquid marbles. Liquid marbles are non-stick droplets wrapped by micro- or nanometrically scaled particles. Marbles are separated from solid or liquid support by air pockets. This fact determines the unusual non-Amontonian friction inherent for liquid marbles. Scaling laws governing the marbles' shape and dynamics are presented. Liquids and powders used for fabrication of liquid marbles are surveyed. The effective surface tension of liquid marbles is discussed. The paper reviews properties and applications of liquid particles. Liquid marbles demonstrate a potential as micro-reactors, micro-pumps, pH, gas and water pollution sensors. Cosmetics applications and water storage with the use of liquid marbles are of considerable industrial interest. Challenges and trends of future investigations in the field are envisaged.
Graphical AbstractThe paper summarizes the experience gained by researchers in the study of marbles. Liquid marbles are non-stick droplets wrapped by micro- or nanometrically scaled particles. The paper reviews properties and applications of liquid particles.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (276 K)Download as PowerPoint slideResearch Highlights► The paper summarizes 10-years of experience gained by various groups in the study of liquid marbles. ► Liquid marbles are non-stick droplets wrapped by micro- or nanometrically scaled particles. ► Liquids and powders used for fabrication of liquid marbles are surveyed. The effective surface tension of liquid marbles is discussed. ► The unusual non-Amontonian friction inherent for liquid marbles is treated. ► Applications of liquid marbles are reviewed.
