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Amber K Wang

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Advancing nanotechnology is essential for progress in mass transport studies involving multiphase interfaces, sensor development, and understanding of electrochemical processes. Despite significant advancements in electroanalytical nanotechnology, the mass transport mechanism within an acoustically levitated droplet remains unclear. This research uses voltammetry at different depths within a levitated droplet to understand species movement in this unique environment. This study aims to determine how limiting current, a key indicator of electrochemical reactions, varies under specific conditions. An ultrasonic acoustic levitator suspends droplets of an electrolyte solution in mid-air, free from contact with any surfaces, creating a unique environment to study droplets in the air. By manually varying the electrode depth within the droplet, the research examines how these factors influence mass transport. Controlled experiments involve levitating a droplet and using a micropositioner to probe it with an electrode, studying changes in the limiting current during a redox reaction. The results showed two trends: the limiting current progressively increased/decreased as the levitated droplet evaporated over time (effectively concentrating the redox species contained within the droplet) and the limiting current changed as the probing electrode moved further within the droplet could not solely be explained by this evaporation factor. These findings provide valuable insights into the electrochemical behavior of levitated systems by comparing the limiting current at different depths. This has significant implications for developing non-contact electrochemical processes and advanced sensor technologies. The results could enhance the utilization of acoustically levitated droplets as novel reactors, driving further progress in nanotechnology and related fields. Keywords: Mass Transport; Voltammetry; Nanotechnology; Electrochemistry; Levitated Droplet

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Purdue University / 2024

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Amber K Wang