Abstract Scope |
Electrophoretic Deposition (EPD) enables precise nanoparticle assembly on ITO-coated glass. The study investigates the impact of silica nanoparticle concentration and electrolyte conductivity on film properties using advanced characterization tools like TEM, SEM, AFM & pH meters. Insights gained inform the optimization of EPD for various applications.
This study revealed significant impacts of electrolyte conductivity and nanoparticle concentration on film characteristics and deposition kinetics. Lower concentrations led to thinner films with increased packing density, while higher concentrations resulted in thicker, nonuniform deposition. Moreover, electrolyte conductivity crucially influenced nanoparticle mobility, affecting deposition rates and film morphology. Higher conductivity facilitated faster deposition, yielding denser, more non-homogeneous films, underscoring the intricate relationship between electrolyte properties and deposition kinetics in EPD processes.
By refining EPD parameters like nanoparticle concentration and electrolyte conductivity, tailored films can enhance nanofluidic device performance, advancing biomedical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and chemical analysis with improved fluidic control and sensing capabilities. |