Another step closer to tunable liquids
Date | 12th, Sep 2018 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Using electrical fields to modify the properties of liquids in contact with a surface can be used in several applications, such as electrophoresis, where an electric current can separate molecules by size. Researchers at A*STAR have now developed a technique for investigating the effect of electric fields on the properties of oil-based lubricants, that could lead to new applications in nanofluidics and nanotribology.