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The ion partitioning effect due to polyelectrolyte layer (PEL)-electrolyte permittivity contrast in soft microchannels leads to depletion of electrolyte ions within the PEL. This effect, surprisingly, magnifies the electroosmotic flow rate because of the space charge increase outside the PEL.
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