Chaotic mixing induced by a magnetic chain in a rotating magnetic field

T. G. Kang, M. A. Hulsen, P. D. Anderson, J. M.J. den Toonder, H. E.H. Meijer

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Abstract

A magnetic chain, self-assembling from magnetic particles, may act as an intelligent micro-stirrer, inducing chaotic mixing in a well-chosen rotating magnetic field. We investigate this using a 2D circular cavity with magnetic particles. The motion of the chain is dependent on the Mason number. At a lower Mason number, the chain rotates like a rigid body. We observe break-up of the chain at a certain range of the Mason number. The detached chains either assemble into a single chain again or remain as separate chains depending on the Mason number. The alternating break-up and reformation of the chain lead to better mixing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, uTAS 2007
EditorsJean-Louis Viovy, Patrick Tabeling, Stephanie Descroix, Laurent Malaquin
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages279-281
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9780979806407
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event11th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, uTAS 2007 - Paris, France
Duration: 7 Oct 200711 Oct 2007

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, uTAS 2007
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period7/10/0711/10/07

Keywords

  • Chaotic Mixing
  • Magnetic Chain
  • Rotating Magnetic Field

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