Investigation on Influence Factors of Photo-Induced PLZT-Based Ion Drag Pump

The ion drag pump, as one kind of electrohydrodynamic pump, has received considerable attention in fluid applications due to its excellent pumping flow rate and pressure. However, there is a lack of systematic research about the factors that influence pumping performance of the ion drag pump. Here,...

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Main Authors: Xinjie Wang, Zhen Lv, Yuming Shao, Yujie Shi, Yao Yao, Jiong Wang
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/15/12/1424
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Zhen Lv
Yuming Shao
Yujie Shi
Yao Yao
Jiong Wang
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description The ion drag pump, as one kind of electrohydrodynamic pump, has received considerable attention in fluid applications due to its excellent pumping flow rate and pressure. However, there is a lack of systematic research about the factors that influence pumping performance of the ion drag pump. Here, a photo-induced ion drag pump based on the PLZT ceramic is proposed by combining the photoelectric effect and field emission phenomenon. The EHD model of this ion drag pump is constructed based on the mathematical model of the photovoltage of the PLZT ceramic, through which a series of finite element simulations are carried out to comprehensively investigate the factors that influence the pumping performance. The results demonstrate that such an ion drag pump is able to be improved by optimizing the electrode structure and fluid channel; increasing the light intensity; and providing a basic design guideline for applications of ion drag pumps in microfluidics, soft robots, and heat dissipation in micro devices.
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spelling doaj-art-e1e8ce078a0440c8ae25527c81b42aaf2025-08-20T02:43:20ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2024-11-011512142410.3390/mi15121424Investigation on Influence Factors of Photo-Induced PLZT-Based Ion Drag PumpXinjie Wang0Zhen Lv1Yuming Shao2Yujie Shi3Yao Yao4Jiong Wang5School of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaThe ion drag pump, as one kind of electrohydrodynamic pump, has received considerable attention in fluid applications due to its excellent pumping flow rate and pressure. However, there is a lack of systematic research about the factors that influence pumping performance of the ion drag pump. Here, a photo-induced ion drag pump based on the PLZT ceramic is proposed by combining the photoelectric effect and field emission phenomenon. The EHD model of this ion drag pump is constructed based on the mathematical model of the photovoltage of the PLZT ceramic, through which a series of finite element simulations are carried out to comprehensively investigate the factors that influence the pumping performance. The results demonstrate that such an ion drag pump is able to be improved by optimizing the electrode structure and fluid channel; increasing the light intensity; and providing a basic design guideline for applications of ion drag pumps in microfluidics, soft robots, and heat dissipation in micro devices.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/15/12/1424electrohydrodynamicsPLZT ceramiccharge injectionion drag pumpspumping performance
spellingShingle Xinjie Wang
Zhen Lv
Yuming Shao
Yujie Shi
Yao Yao
Jiong Wang
Investigation on Influence Factors of Photo-Induced PLZT-Based Ion Drag Pump
Micromachines
electrohydrodynamics
PLZT ceramic
charge injection
ion drag pumps
pumping performance
title Investigation on Influence Factors of Photo-Induced PLZT-Based Ion Drag Pump
title_full Investigation on Influence Factors of Photo-Induced PLZT-Based Ion Drag Pump
title_fullStr Investigation on Influence Factors of Photo-Induced PLZT-Based Ion Drag Pump
title_full_unstemmed Investigation on Influence Factors of Photo-Induced PLZT-Based Ion Drag Pump
title_short Investigation on Influence Factors of Photo-Induced PLZT-Based Ion Drag Pump
title_sort investigation on influence factors of photo induced plzt based ion drag pump
topic electrohydrodynamics
PLZT ceramic
charge injection
ion drag pumps
pumping performance
url https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/15/12/1424
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