Air-bubble-triggered drop formation in microfluidics.
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In microfluidic devices, droplets are normally formed using T-junction or flow focus mechanisms. While both afford a high degree of control over drop formation, they are limited in maximum production rate by the jetting transition. Here, we introduce a new drop formation mechanism that is not limited by jetting, allowing much faster drop production.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Lab on a chip
دوره 11 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011