The results of the dynamic behavior of a 10-microliter water droplet on a vibrating superhydrophobic surface at 40 Hz are presented in the video below. Key parameters essential for the study of droplet dynamics are obtained using a custom image processing code designed for this specific application. The video reveals the temporal evolution of critical parameters: maximum droplet width, maximum height, and lateral displacement of the center of mass. Playback of the video has been reduced to 5% of its original speed.
Additionally, a video that provides insight into the internal flow dynamics of an identical droplet undergoing the same conditions is also reported. This video showcases the transition from undisturbed flow, initially induced by evaporation, to a rotating internal flow resulting from the droplet’s rolling behavior caused by the applied vibration.