Recent Studies on Drying-Related Phenomena: Compression, Formation of Solid Films, Deformation of Interfaces and Generation of Spontaneous Flows in Drying Suspensions

Abstract

Drying of suspensions has been widely used in industrial processes. Involatile components are concentrated during evaporation of solvents, which induces precipitation of solutes or packing of suspended particles. Evaporation also causes deformation of liquid-air or liquid-liquid interfaces and flows in drying liquid films. They are correlated to others in a complicated manner and fundamental understanding is still necessary. In this manuscript, we provide a short review on recent studies on drying-induced phenomena, especially on drying suspensions.