Fig. 1 Vapor bubble hovering over microchannels More

Fig. 2 ( a ) Front and ( b ) profile view of bubble over microchannels with force balance and dimensions of microchannels, ( c ) microchannels acting as capillary channels for liquid movement More

Fig. 3 ( a ) Top view of the microchannel showing the liquid entering within the width, ( b ) Side view of the microchannel showing the liquid entering within the height More

Fig. 4 Expansion work done to increase the surface area of liquid membrane from side {x, y} to {(x+dx), (y+dy)} More

Fig. 5 Comparison of present model against experimental work on surface with microchannels More

Fig. 6 Comparison of present model against experimental work on unidirectionally roughened surfaces More

Fig. 7 Comparison of present model against experimental work on coated surfaces More