Unpoppable Bubble

Unpoppable Bubble | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Article Unpoppable Bubble Zhengbao Yang, Weikang Lin, Yi Zheng, Jigang Feng, Yunfei Liu, and 2 more This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-5576931/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract Bubbles are commonly regarded as fragile and ephemeral structures due to liquid film drainage and evaporation 1 – 4 . Previous attempts to extend bubble lifespan have relied on carefully controlled environmental conditions and the suppression of external perturbations 5 . In this study, we present a counterintuitive phenomenon: the stabilization of sessile bubbles through vertical vibration. Contrary to the expectation that vibration would destabilize bubbles, we demonstrate that it can significantly enhance their stability and longevity. Our research reveals that vibration reorients the dynamic fluid equilibrium towards a new quasi-static state, effectively counteracting bubble film drainage. Under optimal vibration parameters, we observed bare bubbles exhibiting unprecedented robustness, persisting for several hours and even remaining puncture-proof. Our research prompts a reassessment of the exotic phenomenon of vibration enhanced stability in bubble fluid dynamics, providing a new platform for innovative applications in medicine, biologics, and industry. Physical sciences/Physics/Applied physics/Acoustics Physical sciences/Physics/Fluid dynamics Physical sciences/Physics/Statistical physics, thermodynamics and nonlinear dynamics/Nonlinear phenomena Physical sciences/Materials science/Soft materials/Colloids Physical sciences/Energy science and technology/Energy harvesting/Devices for energy harvesting Full Text Additional Declarations There is NO Competing Interest. Supplementary Files SupportingInformation.pdf Supplementary Information SupplementaryVideo.1.mp4 The lifespan of the bare bubble without vibration SupplementaryVideo.2.mp4 The lifespan of the bare bubble with vibration (Static State I) SupplementaryVideo.3.mp4 Bare bubble existing over 12 hours under vibration condition SupplementaryVideo.4.mp4 The lifespan of the bare bubble with vibration (Oscillation State II) SupplementaryVideo.5.mp4 The lifespan of the bare bubble with vibration (Capillary Wave State III) SupplementaryVideo.6.mp4 Puncture-proof bubble Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. 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