Recent advances in bioinspired 3D printed surface architectures for enhanced condensation and fog harvesting

Abstract

This work examines bioinspired 3D printed architectures for enhanced fog harvesting and atmospheric water recovery. It analyzes the mechanisms governing droplet nucleation, growth, transport, and drainage on bioinspired 3D printed micro geometries through various additive manufacturing routes. A normalized performance comparison is presented for various engineered architectures to evaluate water collection enhancement. Numerical modeling approaches, current challenges, and future directions for robust, high-performance water-harvesting systems are also highlighted.