electroosmosis

Electroosmosis is a process where the movement of liquid, usually water, occurs through a porous material or gel when an electric field is applied. This happens because ions in the liquid are attracted to the electrodes, creating a flow that drags along the surrounding liquid. This phenomenon is often utilized in various applications, such as in soil moisture control, drug delivery in medical devices, and microfluidic systems for lab-on-a-chip technologies. Essentially, it’s a way to move fluids using electricity, leveraging the interaction between charged particles and their environment.