EHD-induced mass transfer from wet materials

Electrohydrodynamics (EHD) is an interdisciplinary field that combines electrodynamics and fluid dynamics, primarily studying fluid motion driven by electric fields. The mechanisms of EHD arise from the interaction between the electric fields, charged particles and polarization effects within the fluid. This review extends the boundaries of our knowledge about mechanisms of EHD-induced mass transfer. The impact of EHD flow on convective and diffusive mass transfer in gaseous and liquid phases of capillary-porous materials is thoroughly discussed. The review covers the gap between electrohydrodynamics and thermodynamics, serving as a reference for future EHD applications in mass transfer processes. • EHD flow enhances both convective and diffusive mass transfer. • Conjugate effects of heat, momentum, and charge flows on mass transfer have been discussed. • The model of EHD-induced mass transfer was proposed. • The review connects domains of electrohydrodynamics and thermodynamics.