The intrinsic charge on hydrophobic microfluidic substrates.

Beattie, James K · Lab Chip · 2006

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A synthesis of the literature provides an explanation for the hitherto unexplained charge on hydrophobic microfluidic substrates. It is due to the adsorption of hydroxide ions created by the enhanced autolysis of water at these surfaces.