Ion diffusion upon concentrations in open nanofluidic channels

Chen Ling Chang*, Kyong Hoon Lee, Yaling Liu, John Guofeng Bai, Jae Hyun Chung, Wing Kam Liu

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Abstract

The ion flow in nanochannels is investigated by using nanochannels in an open configuration that allows the direct observation of fluid diffusion through an optical microscope. An "open nanochannel" is a channel with the top open to air such that fluidics can be introduced from both the entrance and the top of the channels. The experimental results showed that the diffusion length of the potassium chloride and phosphate buffer decreased with their concentration. The observed behaviors were analyzed by the contact angle variation due to the electrowetting phenomena involving the interaction between electrical double layer and counter-ions in the solution.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2007
Pages913-918
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2007 - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: Nov 11 2007Nov 15 2007

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings
Volume11 PART B

Other

OtherASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period11/11/0711/15/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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