Electrokinetics

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The study of the motion of charged particles in an electric field.

Electrostatics: Electrostatics deals with the study of electric charges and their interactions. Understanding Electrostatics principles is crucial for the study of surface charge determination and modification.
Electrokinetic Processes: Electrokinetic processes deal with the study of the movement of charged particles under the influence of electric fields. Theoretical models and experimental techniques are involved in this study to determine various interfacial properties.
Surface Potential: Surface potential refers to the difference in potential between the bulk of the solution and the surface of the interface. Surface potential is an important factor in determining the adsorption and stability of colloidal systems.
Zeta Potential: Zeta potential is the electrical potential difference between the surface of a particle in a fluid and the fluid in which it is dispersed. It is one of the most important parameters used to characterize the stability of colloidal systems.
Ion Adsorption: Ion adsorption refers to the attachment of ions onto the surface of charged particles. The study of ion adsorption is important in understanding the mechanisms that control the stability of colloidal systems.
Particle Size Distribution: Particle size distribution is the measurement of the number or volume of particles in a given size range in a system. It is an important factor to consider when analyzing the electrokinetic properties of colloidal systems.
Electrophoresis: Electrophoresis is a technique in which charged particles are separated by applying an electric field. The study of electrophoresis is important in the characterization of particle size and surface charge.
Colloids: Colloids are particles that are between 1 nm and 1 μm in size and are dispersed in a continuous medium. Understanding the properties and behavior of colloids is essential for understanding electrokinetic processes.
Surface Chemistry: Surface chemistry refers to the study of chemical processes that occur at the interface between two phases, such as a solid and a liquid. Understanding the principles of surface chemistry is important for understanding electrokinetic processes.
Interfacial Tension: Interfacial tension is the force required to separate two immiscible liquids. Understanding the interfacial tension between different phases is crucial for understanding the stability of colloids and emulsions.
Electrophoresis: A process where charged particles move under the influence of an electric field.
Electroosmosis: A process where a fluid, often water, moves under the influence of an electric field.
Dielectrophoresis: Charged particles are manipulated by an electric field due to different polarizabilities of the particles.
Electrothermal: Using a temperature gradient to influence the movement of charged particles.
Electroconvection: An electric field drives fluid motion in a system; column of liquid and cause convective motion.
Electrowetting: Changing the contact angle of a droplet in response to changes in electrostatic potential.
Electrokinetic Instability: Instabilities that arise due to the interaction between electric fields and flows.
Electrochemical Migration: Movement of charged particles under influence of both electric fields and chemical potential gradients.
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