The unidirectional clustering induced by capillary force of drying liquids between pillars is investigated and a theoretical model to set a criterion of the unidirectional clustering of the slanted nanopillars is proposed.
Keywords: adhesion; clustering; directional properties; elastocapillarity; nanopillars.
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