erosion, liquid droplets, new discoveries, water

How Soft Liquid Droplets Erode Hard Surfaces

A first-of-its-kind study led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers reveals why liquid droplets have the ability to erode hard surfaces. The discovery could help engineers design better, more erosion-resistant materials. Using a newly developed technique, the researchers were able to measure hidden quantities such as the shear stress and pressure created by the ...

Troy Oakes

Liquid droplet creating ripples on the water's surface.