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Sample flow switching technique based on combined effect of hydrodynamic and electroosmosis

  • Nanyang Technological University

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Abstract

This paper presents theoretical and experimental investigations on valveless microfluidic switch using the coupled effect of hydrodynamics and electroosmosis. In the experiment, two sheath streams (aqueous NaC1 and glycerol) and the sample stream (silicon oil) are introduced by syringe pumps to flow side by side in a straight rectangular microchannel. External electric fields are applied on the two sheath streams. Under the constant inlet volumetric flowrates, the sample stream is delivered to the desired outlet ports using electroosmotic effect. The liquid fractions of sheath streams are measured using fluorescence imaging technique. The results indicate that under suitable cooperation of electric fields, the sample stream can be delivered to the desired outlet ports.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer International Conference 2009, MNHMT2009
Pages59-63
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2009 Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer International Conference 2009, MNHMT2009 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 18 Dec 200921 Dec 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer International Conference 2009, MNHMT2009
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceASME 2009 Micro/Nanoscale Heat and Mass Transfer International Conference 2009, MNHMT2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period18/12/0921/12/09

Keywords

  • Hydrodynamic electroosmosis
  • Microchannel
  • Switching

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