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Title:
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Hydrodynamically mediated breakup of droplets in microchannels.
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Author:
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Che, Zhizhao.; Nguyen, Nam-Trung.; Wong, Teck Neng.
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Copyright year:
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2011 |
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Abstract:
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A flow focusing junction is integrated into a microchannel to break up droplets into a controllable number and size of daughter droplets. High speed images of the breakup at the flow focusing junction show that the breakup depends on the interplay between interfacial tension, shear force on the interface, and the confinement of the microchannel. Phase diagrams of the splitting performance show that the breakup is controllable by varying the flow rate of the continuous phase or by varying the size of the mother droplet. |
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Subject:
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DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering. |
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Type:
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Journal Article |
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Series/ Journal Title:
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Applied physics letters |
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School:
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School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
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Rights:
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© 2011 American Institute of Physics. This paper was published in Applied Physics Letters and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of American Institute of Physics. The paper can be found at the following DOI: http://dx.doi.org.ezlibproxy1.ntu.edu.sg/10.1063/1.3552680. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. |
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Version:
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Published version |
