Fundamental Mechanics and Emerging Applications of the Leidenfrost effect

I conducted a literature review on the Leidenfrost effect under the guidance of Rawand Rasheed, PhD Rice University. The paper covered levitation mechanics, vapor cushion behavior, and methods of microfluidic transport. I explored suppression techniques, including substrate alteration, nanoparticle deposition, and inducing electric fields. Keen to explicate the versatility of the Leidenfrost effect, and my interest in space, both normal and microgravity applications were explored in fields like aerospace, marine engineering, thermal energy systems, material science, and cryogenics.

The paper is under Peer Review. Link to the paper will be provided once published by the journal.