We survey progress over the past 25 years in the development of microscale devices for
pumping fluids. We attempt to provide both a reference for micropump researchers and a …

The venerable theory of electrokinetic phenomena rests on the hypothesis of a dilute
solution of point-like ions in quasi-equilibrium with a weakly charged surface, whose …

Electroosmotic flow (EOF), a consequence of an imposed electric field onto an electrolyte
solution in the tangential direction of a charged surface, has emerged as an important …

We theoretically evaluate the prospect of using electrokinetic phenomena to convert
hydrostatic energy to electrical power. An expression is derived for the energy conversion …

In this review we discuss the state of the art of the optical whole-field velocity measurement
technique micro-scale Particle Image Velocimetry (µPIV). µPIV is a useful tool for …

We revisit the classical problem of flow of electrolyte solutions through charged capillary
nanopores or nanotubes as described by the capillary pore model (also called “space …

Capacitive deionization (CDI) is a promising desalination technology, which operates at low
pressure, low temperature, requires little infrastructure, and has the potential to consume …

This paper aims to develop a review of the electrokinetic flow in microchannels. Thermal
characteristics of electrokinetic phenomena in microchannels based on the Poisson …

Fouling is the accumulation of unwanted material on solid surfaces. The fouling materials
can consist of either living organisms or non-living substances. Therefore, analysis of mass …

Rising global demand for potable water is driving innovation in water treatment methods.
Shock electrodialysis is a recently proposed technique that exploits deionization shock …