A charged colloidal particle suspended in an aqueous solution develops an electrical double layer that is dependent upon solution and particle characteristics. Imposition of an electric field in a suspension allows the visualization of the particle charge as these materials migrate towards the electrodes. Figure Z1 shows a schematic diagram of a negatively charged particle suspended in electrolyte solution. The particle is migrating in response to an imposed electric field. As this particle migrates the highly structured water and ions near the particle moves with the particle.
A representation of a negatively charge colloid suspended in electrolyte solution migrating toward the positive electrode. The zone of rapidly changing viscosity defines the shear zone and the location of the zeta potential.
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Zasoski, R.J. (2008). Zeta potential. In: Chesworth, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Soil Science. Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-3995-9_644
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