Although liquids typically flow downwards, the capillary effect — a gravity ... to be drawn upwards — a process commonly called wicking. The researchers tested the wetting properties of ...

Wicking Structure: A component in heat pipes or vapor chambers that facilitates the movement of liquid through capillary action. Capillary Performance: The ability of a material to draw liquid ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Prof John Wesonga demonstrates how Capillary Wick technology is used to grow vegetables in ...

Wicking is the movement of water by 'capillary action', where water from a reservoir below the soil is drawn up and evenly ...