Generation and Control of Electrohydrodynamic Flows in Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions

This method can help answer key questions in the micro and nano fluidic research fields, such as how effectively leakage are transported in narrow spaces. The main advantage of this technique is that cations and anions, whose transport pathways are electrified by using an ion exchange membrane, drive the electrohydrodynamic flow. Demonstrating the procedures be Ayoko Yano an assistant professor of Gunma University, who graduated from our laboratory, and Fumika Nito, a PHD student from our laboratory.

First, adhere acrylic plates at both ends of a PTFE mold with a plastic adhesive, which will make slits in the reservoir to settle the bias electrodes. In a 50 milliliter tube, mix a silicone elastomer base in curing agent in a ten to one ratio. Following this, set a liquid PDMS in a vacuum vessel, and de-gas it using a rotary pump.