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Area of Science:

  • Fluid dynamics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Surface science

Background:

  • Drop splashing is common in nature and technology but poorly understood for charged drops.
  • Existing studies often assume electrical neutrality, limiting applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the effect of electric charges on drop splashing dynamics.
  • Develop a theoretical model for splash threshold velocity in charged drops.
  • Explore methods for controlling splashing via charge manipulation.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental observation of charged drop impacts.
  • Theoretical modeling relating splash threshold velocity to drop charge and surface properties.
  • Analysis of the forces acting on the ejected liquid lamella.

Main Results:

  • Charged drops demonstrate significant suppression of splashing.
  • Electric charges pull the ejected lamella towards the substrate.
  • A thinner air film forms at the solid-liquid interface.
  • A theoretical framework linking splash threshold velocity, drop charge, and dielectric constant was developed.

Conclusions:

  • Electric charge is a viable parameter for controlling drop splashing.
  • Findings extend drop-splashing research beyond electrical neutrality.
  • Potential applications in manipulating droplet behavior in various fields.