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streaming potential

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noun

Physical Chemistry.

  1. the potential produced in the walls of a porous membrane or a capillary tube by forcing a liquid through it.

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"This streaming potential, essentially a consequence of the natural energy gathered in the plant, offers a renewable energy source that is continuous and can be sustainable over long periods," author Suman Chakraborty said.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

They also found the electric streaming potential increases with decreased concentration of ions or increased pH in the fluid.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

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