A novel in-plane digitalization of multiphase microfluids

Jeung Sang Go, M. Kanai, S. Shoji

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Abstract

The in-plane digitalization of the multiphase microfluid is presented in low Reynolds number flow regime. It is achieved by manipulation of the pitch of the alternate microfluid flow and the delay distance resulting form hydrodynamics in special microchannels. The theoretical analysis derives delay distance. For the experimental evaluation, a characteristic in-plane microchannel is fabricated. Specifically, digital sorting is attempted by introducing two immiscible fluids. Also, we examine digital lamination of two miscible fluids. Finally, the digitalization is characterized qualitatively and qualitatively by using micro-PIV measurement. The short diffusion path and large contact surface obtained from digital lamination is applicable to chemical and biochemical reaction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS 2003 - 12th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, Digest of Technical Papers
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1808-1811
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0780377311, 9780780377318
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Event12th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2003 - Digest of Technical Papers - Boston, United States
Duration: 2003 Jun 82003 Jun 12

Publication series

NameTRANSDUCERS 2003 - 12th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, Digest of Technical Papers
Volume2

Other

Other12th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2003 - Digest of Technical Papers
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period03/6/803/6/12

Keywords

  • Bifurcation
  • Chemicals
  • Delay
  • Fluid flow
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Lamination
  • Microchannel
  • Microfluidics
  • Micromechanical devices
  • Sorting

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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