Schmid, L. and Franke, T. (2014) Acoustic modulation of droplet size in a T-junction. Applied Physics Letters, 104(13), p. 133501. (doi: 10.1063/1.4869536)
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Abstract
We introduce an approach and describe the process of acoustically driven formation of droplets in a microfluidic T-junction. Our system allows for fast and precise control of drop volume over a wide range that is fully electrically triggered. We exploit the interaction of a surface acoustic wave (SAW) excited on a piezoelectric, transparent substrate with the fluid to adjust the size of drops in a continuous microflow in real time and relate SAW intensity and drop size. Our device operates in the squeezing regime at low capillary numbers. We describe the mechanism of SAW modulated formation of a monodisperse microemulsion that forms the basis for the integration of more complex operations useful for droplet fluidic systems.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Franke, Professor Thomas and Schmid, Mr Lothar |
| Authors: | Schmid, L., and Franke, T. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Biomedical Engineering |
| Journal Name: | Applied Physics Letters |
| Publisher: | American Institute of Physics |
| ISSN: | 0003-6951 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1077-3118 |
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