Abstract
Composite non-stick droplets comprised of di-iodomethane and water, coated by a common shell built from hydrophobic particles, are reported. Activation of the composite marbles by an electric field was studied. The water drop climbed onto the di-iodomethane drop when the composite marble was exposed to the electric field. A dimensionless constant describing sensitivity of dielectric droplets to an electric field is introduced. An explanation of the observed phenomena is proposed.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 151601 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | 15 |
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State | Published - 9 Apr 2012 |