Article, 2024

Occurrence of giant plasma bubble in liquid

Matter, ISSN 2590-2393, 10.1016/j.matt.2024.04.032

Contributors

Wang J. (Corresponding author) [1] [2] Zhang W. 0000-0002-4771-7573 [2] [3] Wu T. [2] Chen M. 0000-0002-2721-651X [3] Dong M. 0000-0002-5853-932X (Corresponding author) [3]

Affiliations

  1. [1] Chongqing University
  2. [NORA names: China; Asia, East];
  3. [2] Jiangsu University
  4. [NORA names: China; Asia, East];
  5. [3] Aarhus University
  6. [NORA names: AU Aarhus University; University; Denmark; Europe, EU; Nordic; OECD]

Abstract

Fluid interfaces are generally known to deform or fragment in accordance with the Rayleigh limit theory under the influence of charged particles. Here, we present experimental evidence of a cross-scale transition from microscopic to macroscopic bubbles in a charged liquid-gas fluid system under a strong electric field. Contrary to predictions based on the Rayleigh limit theory, this phenomenon arises from interactions between ionized matter and natural particles. The resulting plasma bubbles and interfacial phenomena between weakly ionized gas and liquid have significant implications for hydrodynamics and interfacial stability. Our study reveals the relationship between bubble morphology, interface perturbations, and the contribution of electrons and ions to the interface. This discovery of giant plasma bubble generation in liquid unveils a new class of fluid behavior, providing insights into interface physics and interface-enhanced mass transfer in plasma-liquid systems.

Keywords

MAP 1: Discovery, Rayleigh limit, bubble dynamics, charged particles, electrohydrodynamic, interface stability, plasma-liquid interface, polarity effect

Funders

  • Det Frie Forskningsråd
  • Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent
  • H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China
  • European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program
  • International Science and Technology Cooperation Project of Jiangsu Province Innovation Support Program, China

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