Model of the Effect of Voltage on Contact Angle in an Electrolytic Cell Reaction

Authors

Aaron Essilfie, Brigham Young UniversityFollow

Keywords

electrowetting, capillary rise, voltage, contact angle, electrolytic cell

Abstract

This paper investigates the hypothesis that the contact angle at the meniscus of an electrode-electrolyte can be altered during a redox reaction through the coupled understanding of electrowetting and capillarity rise. Recent studies in electrowetting have focused on dielectric surfaces but research on contact angle at the electrode-electrolyte surface is lacking. The study employs a basic electrolytic cell. By applying principles of electrowetting and capillary rise the research aims to understand the relationship between applied voltage and contact angle, to advancements in electrochemistry and microfluidics.

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Recommended Citation

Essilfie, Aaron (2024) "Model of the Effect of Voltage on Contact Angle in an Electrolytic Cell Reaction," Reviews, Analyses, and Instructional Studies in Electrochemistry (RAISE): Vol. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/raise/vol1/iss1/4