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Title:
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Thermally mediated breakup of drops in microchannels.
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Author:
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Ting, Teck-Hui.; Yap, Yit Fatt.; Nguyen, Nam-Trung.; Wong, Teck Neng.; Chai, John Chee Kiong.; Yobas, Levent.
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Copyright year:
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2006 |
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Abstract:
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The authors used thermally induced surface tension gradients to manipulate aqueous droplets in microchannels. Control of the droplet breakup process was demonstrated. Droplet sorting can be achieved with temperatures above a critical value. Numerical simulation using a two-dimensional model agrees qualitatively well with the experimental results. The used control temperature of less than 55 °C shows that this active control concept is suitable for biochemical applications. Thermal control promises to be a simple and effective manipulation method for droplet-based lab on a chip. |
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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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© 2006 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 DOI: [http://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1063/1.2400200]. 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 |
