Method and Apparatus for a Porous Electrospray Emitter

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An ionic liquid ion source can include a microfabricated body including a base and a tip. The body can be formed of a porous material compatible with at least one of an ionic liquid or room-temperature molten salt. The body can have a pore size gradient that decreases from the base of the body to the tip of the body, such that the at least one of an ionic liquid or room-temperature molten salt is capable of being transported through capillarity from the base to the tip.

Researchers

Paulo Lozano / Chase Coffman / Natalya Bailey

Departments: Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Technology Areas: Chemicals & Materials: Composites, Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials / Industrial Engineering & Automation: Manufacturing & Equipment
Impact Areas: Advanced Materials

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