Programmable droplet actuating platform using liquid dielectrophoresis

Abstract Droplet motion has been a long-standing interest in microfluidics as it is often limited by the high operating voltages, which hampers development of consumer applications. Forces generated liquid dielectrophoresis (L-DEP) can enhance surface wetting, without requiring chemical modification or texturing. This work presents droplet actuating platform to control wetting behaviour water droplets using L-DEP. The exploitation electric fields at solid–liquid interface reduced voltages. voltage be further reduced, low 30 V, introducing lubricant layer minimise contact angle hysteresis, thus smaller L-DEP bulk force. outcomes this study will provide new pathway for developing energy-efficient and reliable platforms clean variety surfaces. A particular application system automobile sector, instance, headlamps, sensors, cameras, door mirrors, front side glass, rear screen.