2010/07/07 by Cunlu Zhao, Chun Yang, Zhao, Cunlu +1
Physics and Astronomy · #FOS: Physical sciences #Fluid Dynamics (physics.flu-dyn) #physics.flu-dyn
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1007.1216
This paper has been withdrawn by the author due to a crucial sign error in equation 1
arxiv created 2015/07/22 · arxiv updated 2015/07/23
Theoretical modeling of electroosmosis through conducting (ideally polarizable) nanochannels is reported. Based on the theory of induced charge electrokinetics, a novel nanofluidic system which possesses both adjustable ion selective characteristics and flexible flow control is proposed. Such nanofluidic devices operate only with very low gate control voltage applied on the conductive walls of nanochannels, and thus even can be energized by normal batteries. We believe that it is possible to use such metal-electrolyte configurations to overcome the difficulties met with conventional metal-isolator-electrolyte systems for nanofluidic applications.