Dynamics of spontaneous spreading under electrowetting conditions

Authors
Decamps, C De Coninck, J
Citation
C. Decamps et J. De Coninck, Dynamics of spontaneous spreading under electrowetting conditions, LANGMUIR, 16(26), 2000, pp. 10150-10153
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
LANGMUIR
ISSN journal
07437463 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
26
Year of publication
2000
Pages
10150 - 10153
Database
ISI
SICI code
0743-7463(200012)16:26<10150:DOSSUE>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
The dynamics of spontaneous spreading of drops is well described by the mol ecular kinetic theory. We show that it is also the case under electrowettin g conditions for drops of glycerol on PTFE substrate. The associated fricti on between the liquid and the solid surface is independent of the applied v oltage between 0 and 700 V.