Multiple Emulsion Formation in Cross-shaped Microchannel Using Alternative Droplet Generation Technique
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We produced several types of multiple emulsion in one chip by controlling the wetting property of the Cross-shaped microchannel with Octadecyltrichlorosilane (OTS) and UV irradiation. The number of inner droplet was controlled flexibly by changing flow rate both in sheath-flow and alternative generation. Spherical and nonspherical polymer beads containing inner droplets were also produced. This technique would be expected to use for various field of encapsulation.
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تاریخ انتشار 2010