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The Constructal Theory of Electrokinetic Transport Through a Porous System

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Electrokinetic transfer results from applying an electrical current or an electrical field to a medium in order to accelerate and control the transfer of charged species. The applications of such techniques are widespread, ranging from drug delivery [1] to ground cleanup [2, 3] to chloride and nuclear decontamination [4–6].

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  2. , LMDC, INSA, University of Toulouse, Avenue de Rangueil 135, Toulouse, F-31 077, France

    Sylvie Lorente

  3. Dept. Mechanical Engineering &, Materials Science, Duke University, Hudson Hall, Durham, 27708, North Carolina, USA

    Adrian Bejan

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Lorente, S. (2013). The Constructal Theory of Electrokinetic Transport Through a Porous System. In: Rocha, L., Lorente, S., Bejan, A. (eds) Constructal Law and the Unifying Principle of Design. Understanding Complex Systems. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5049-8_8

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