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Times of India

News article about our droplet deposition paper

Lathia, R., Iyer, P., Dey Modak, C., Sankar Reddy B. & Sen, P. (2025). “Hydrophobic particle coating for enhanced droplet deposition.” Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 139144

The hindu

News article about our tunable encapsulation paper

Lathia, R., Nagpal, S., Dey Modak, C., Mishra S., Sharma D., Sankar Reddy B., Nukala P., Bhat R., & Sen, P. (2023). "Tunable encapsulation of sessile droplets with solid and liquid shells" Nature Communications, 14, 6445

Epsiloon magazine

Article featured in French popular science magazine, the Epsiloon

Lathia, R., Nagpal, S., Dey Modak, C., Mishra S., Sharma D., Sankar Reddy B., Nukala P., Bhat R., & Sen, P. (2023). "Tunable encapsulation of sessile droplets with solid and liquid shells" Nature Communications, 14, 6445

dROPLET JOURNAL

Our article featured as cover article in Droplet journal, Wiley

Lathia, R., Dey Modak, C., & Sen, P. (2023). "Two modes of contact-time reduction in impact of particle-coated droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces" Droplet.

A sticky solution for enhanced pesticide depositionWater droplets can slide down or bounce off a leaf's surface because it has a waxy hydrophobic (water-repellent) coating. However, this poses a challenge to farmers when pesticides are sprayed, as the droplets can bounce off plants without sticking to them, and contaminate soil and water.

Hydrophobic particle coatings make droplets stick to stubborn surfacesA surfactant-free strategy boosts pesticide deposition and cuts chemical runoff.

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IISc develops technique to encapsulate tiny droplets used for cell cultureAt the Indian Institute of Science, researchers devised a pioneering method using capillary forces to encapsulate liquid droplets for various applications. This technique involves coating droplets with a composite shell, allowing precise control over shell thickness and accommodating droplets of different sizes. Lead by Prosenjit Sen, the team achieved reduced evaporation rates by up to 200 times, extending droplets' lifespans significantly.

IISc scientists develop novel technique to encapsulate liquid droplets used for various applicationsIISc scientists have developed a new capillary force-assisted cloaking method to trap droplets within colloidal particles and liquid-infused surfaces. Droplets are used for various applications, such as in microreactors, drug delivery systems, in single crystal growth and cell culture platforms.

Tunable shells to encapsulate tiny droplets <p>Scientists have developed a novel technique to encapsulate liquid droplets used for various applications, including single crystal growth and cell culture.  </p>

IISc scientists develop technique to encapsulate liquid droplets used for various applications

IISc scientists develop technique to encapsulate liquid droplets used for various applications | TechnologyThe tunable nature of the shells, both solid and liquid, allows for precise control over various parameters, making it versatile for applications in chemistry, biology, and materials science, says Sen.The researchers used these coated droplets to grow single crystals successfully.

Innovative Technique Enhances Control over Liquid Droplets for Diverse ApplicationsScientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have unveiled a novel method for encapsulating liquid droplets with far-reaching implications for various fields.

Scientists create tunable shells to encapsulate tiny dropletsScientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel technique to encapsulate liquid droplets used for various applications, including single crystal growth and cell culture.

Indian Institute of ScienceIISc is the premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research and education in India.

IISc Scientists Develop Revolutionary Technique for Liquid Droplet EncapsulationThe team found that such encapsulation reduced the evaporation rate of droplets by up to 200 times, increasing the lifetime of these droplets.

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