Diffuse double layer charging in nonpolar liquids

F. Beunis*, F. Strubbe, M. Marescaux, K. Neyts, A. R.M. Verschueren

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Abstract

The presence of charges in nonpolar liquids is usually neglected. However, in some applications, they have important effects. In this work, an analytical description is given for the dynamics of diffuse double layers when a voltage step of the order of kTe is applied. Part of the result is an expression for the current, which is consistent with current measurements on nonpolar liquids and with other works. In measurements for higher voltages, we observe and briefly discuss nonlinear effects. From measurements both at high and at low voltages, we can obtain the same properties of the liquid.

Original languageEnglish
Article number182911
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume91
Issue number18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

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