Abstract
The molecular dynamics computational method is used to simulate meniscus formation around an asperity in a rough surface represented as a sinusoidal wave. Simulation results show that the meniscus formation depends on the interaction potential between the solid wall and the liquid atoms. For completely and partially dry substrates a meniscus cannot form around an asperity. For partially and completely wetting substrates the asperity helps to adsorb the fluid atoms and form a meniscus. These simulation results confirm that if the film thickness exceeds a critical value, the capillary pressure contributes strongly to stiction.
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