| Parallelized edge-based droplet generation (EDGE) devices. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19967120 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We here report on three parallelized designs of the new edge-based droplet generation mechanism, which, unlike existing mechanisms, produces many equally sized droplets simultaneously at a single droplet formation unit. Operation of the scaled-out systems is straight forward; only the oil inlet pressure has to be controlled to let all the units produce oil droplets, given certain basic design constraints. For systems with a typical nozzle depth of 1.2 microm, the mean droplet diameter is 7.5 microm and the coefficient of variation is below 10%. The number of droplets that is formed per unit can easily be increased by increasing the length of the unit. The stable pressure range in which monodisperse droplets are formed can be extended by small adjustments to the design. Overall, the EDGE devices are simple in design and robust in use, making them suitable for massive outscaling. |
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Authors:
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Koen van Dijke; Gert Veldhuis; Karin Schro??n; Remko Boom |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2009-07-06 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Lab on a chip Volume: 9 ISSN: 1473-0197 ISO Abbreviation: Lab Chip Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-07 Completed Date: 2010-02-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101128948 Medline TA: Lab Chip Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2824-30 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Food Process Engineering Group, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands. |
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Equipment Design Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / instrumentation*, methods* Oils / chemistry Particle Size Pressure |
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0/Oils |
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