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Estimate the value of the apparent contact angles (q*) for a
composite interface formed by Water on an electrospun surface of
PMMA + 44.1 wt% POSS.
The average fiber radius (R) = 500 nm and the average inter-fiber
spacing (D) = 4.5 µm. The Young’s contact angle (q) for water on a
spin-coated PMMA + 44.1 wt% POSS surface = 123°.
Also, compute the values of the two design parameters D* and A*.
Note the capillary length (L cap) for water = 2.8 mm. Based on the
value of A*, estimate the breakthrough pressure for water on this
electrospun surface. Also, estimate the height of a column of water
that would provide this breakthrough pressure.