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Continuous Electrowetting In Passivating And Non-Passivating Systems, Mehdi Khodayari
Continuous Electrowetting In Passivating And Non-Passivating Systems, Mehdi Khodayari
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Electrowetting is an electromechanical response that can be used to change the equilibrium
shape of droplets on a surface through the application of an electric potential. By applying this potential asymmetrically to a droplet, the droplet can be moved. Typical electrowetting devices use an electrode covered by a dielectric to reduce electrochemical interactions. Successful electrowetting requires electrodes and dielectric layers that can resist damage through many cycles of voltage.
Continuous Electrowetting (CEW) is performed on high resistivity silicon wafers. In this process, when an electric potential difference is applied between the substrate ends, the droplet on the substrate moves towards …