Electrodes in a Plane with Free-Ended Gel

The array of electrodes was used to observe deformation process of free-ended gels. Both simulation and experiments were performed in the same condition and compared the results. 

By increasing the numbers of cathodic or anodic electrodes, the curvature in the center of the gel became larger. It is clear through comparing the results 

If the distance between the gel and the electrodes were narrowed down, the bending reaction occurred locally and the deformation speed was faster. It is apparent by comparing the results of (a-) in 10[s] and (c-) in 7[s]. 

experiments were conducted with real gels. Experimental results well corresponds to simulation results. There were some errors especially for ones to deform the gel into convex shape. 

In fundamental condition of (a-), deformation response to cathode electrodes was almost the same although it reached maximum curvature in 20 [s]. After 20 [s] 

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Fig. 5.5. New configuration of the electrodes in a plane with free-ended gel. The electrode above the center of the gel is cathode for a) and anode for b).

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