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327-2230-00L 2 Credits DR D-MATL

Electrokinetic Transport (MaP Doctoral School)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Moran Bercovici
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:18

Abstract

This course covers fundamental models in electrokinetics, including: Nernst-Planck equations, systems of electrolytes, the binary model, net neutrality, electrophoresis, electric double layers, charge relaxation, electroosmotic flow, dielectrophoresis.

Objective

Electrokinetics addresses to the coupling between electric fields and fluids containing charged species. This coupling appears naturally, e.g. when electrolytes are in contact with surfaces, or can be leveraged in a variety of applications, from biochemical separations to energy storage. This course is intended to serve as a graduate-level introduction to electrokinetics, and will covers some of the key models in the field. The emphasis is on theory, but with strong relation to experiments and application. Students will develop a deep understanding of the principles, key models, and equations governing ionic transport and electric fields in fluid systems.

Content

1. Electrostatics revisited 2. The Nernst-Einstein relation and the Nernst-Planck equation, systems of electrolytes 3. The Ohmic model, the binary elecrolyte model, net neutrality, charge relaxation 4. Net neutrality in buffer systems 5. Electrophoresis - linear and non-linear transport 6. Double layer models 7. Electroosmotic flow 8. Flow due to electrolyte gradients near surfaces 9. Dielectrophoresis

Resources

Literature

1. Ronald F. Probstein, “Physicochemical Hydrodynamics”, Wiley 2003. 2. L. Gary Leal, “ Advanced transport phenomena, fluid mechanics and convective transport processes”, Cambridge University Press, 20073. Henrik Bruus, “Theoretical microfluidics”, Oxford University Press, 2008. 4. Brian J. Kirby, “Micro- and nanoscale fluid mechanics: transport in microfluidic devices”, Cambridge University Press, 2010. 5. Zeta potential in colloid science - principles and applications, Robert J. Hunter, Academic Press, 1981.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Electrokinetic Transport (MaP Doctoral School)
  • Tue 15:45-18:30 (HIT H 42)
3 h weekly

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