How the Structure and Wettability Properties of Morpho peleides Butterfly Wings Can Be a Source of Inspiration.

ABSTRACT: In this study, the wettability of Morpho peleides (M. peleides) wings is studied. Using a goniometer, the contact angles of ~136° were measured. Although few studies have provided a general overview of the static wettability properties of M. peleides and the particularly anisotropic morphology of their wings, a detailed analysis of wettability properties is proposed. The results indicate anisotropic wettability, with a sliding angle of 7° when the wings were tilted away from the insect's body and 29° when the wings were tilted toward the insect's body. The Extrand model, coupled with a hierarchical approach, was also employed to describe the wettability behavior of M. peleides wings and its relationship with the dual roughness scale of the wings. Owing to these models,

SUBMITTER: Burdin L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11853637 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature