Nonlinear behaviour of simple ionic systems in hydrogel in an electric field.

Faraday discussions · 2001 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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PublicationFaraday discussions · 2001

Study typeother

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Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

The stationary behavior of ionic reaction-transport systems contained in hydrogel located between two reservoirs of electrolytes is investigated. The effects of the applied voltage, the composition of the electrolytes in the reservoirs and the distribution of fixed charge in the hydrogel on the spatial patterns of charge, electric potential, temperature and concentrations of the individual components are studied systematically by mathematical modelling. Such systems, containing only several ions (for example, Cl-, K+, OH- and H+) can function as electrolyte diodes and transistors and can exhibit oscillations and hysteresis. The mathematical description of the studied systems is based on balances of species, enthalpy and charge, on Poisson's equation and on the finite rate description of the water dissociation/recombination reaction, without assuming local electroneutrality. The modeling results are compared with experiments, including the system with hydrogel connecting reservoirs of strong base and acid studied by Noszticzius and co-workers. [L.H. Hegedus, N. Kirschner, M. Wittmann and Z. Noszticzius, J. Phys. Chem. A, 1998, 102, 6491 (ref. 1); L. H. Hegedus, N. Kirschner, M. Wittmann, P. Simon and Z. Noszticzius, Chaos, 1999, 9, 283 (ref. 2).]

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Study typeother

Effect directionunclear

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Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Mathematical modeling of ionic reaction-transport in hydrogel between electrolyte reservoirs examined how applied voltage, reservoir electrolyte composition, and fixed charge distribution affect spatial patterns of charge, electric potential, temperature, and component concentrations. The system can exhibit diode/transistor-like behavior as well as oscillations and hysteresis; modeling results were compared with experiments from prior studies.

Outcomes measured

spatial patterns of charge
electric potential patterns
temperature patterns
ion concentration patterns
oscillations
hysteresis
electrolyte diode/transistor-like behavior

Limitations

Appears to be primarily mathematical modelling; limited experimental details are provided in the abstract.
No EMF exposure metrics (e.g., frequency, field strength) are reported in the abstract.
No biological/health outcomes are assessed; outcomes are physicochemical system behaviors.

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DOI: 10.1039/b103530b
PubMed: 11901690

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