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New research tools reveal the dynamics behind breaking a sweat

New research tools reveal the dynamics behind breaking a sweat

Konrad Rykaczewski, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, is investigating the initial phases of sweating, focusing on the formation and evaporation of tiny sweat droplets. Unlike the later profuse sweating stages, where evaporation dynamics are better understood, the early stages have been largely overlooked. Using a specialized ventilated capsule with high-magnification video capabilities, they studied droplet behavior on human foreheads, capturing details down to 20 microns. This innovative approach aims to enhance understanding of sweat’s cooling mechanism, potentially impacting fields from medicine to industrial applications.

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