Dielectrophoretic Force Equilibrium of Complex Particles

@article{Elkeles2020DielectrophoreticFE,
  title={Dielectrophoretic Force Equilibrium of Complex Particles},
  author={Thomas Elkeles and Pablo Garc{\'i}a-S{\'a}nchez and Wu Yue and Antonio Ramos and Gilad Yossifon},
  journal={arXiv: Soft Condensed Matter},
  year={2020}
}
In contrast to the commonly used spherical Janus particles, here we used engineered Janus particles that are fabricated using photolithography technique for precise control over their geometry and coated regions. Specifically, we studied a lollipop-shaped complex particle where its head is coated with gold while its tail is left bare. Due to their distinct electrical properties (i.e. electrical polarizability) the particle exhibits force equilibrium where opposite dielectrophoretic forces… 
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