A comprehensive theoretical basis for understanding electrowetting is now available. It shows that it is possible to effect drastic shape changes in electrolyte droplets immersed in another (immiscible) electrolyte.
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Girault, H. Shake, rattle and roll. Nature Mater 5, 851–852 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat1772
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