Simulation of microfluidic fluid mixing using artificial cilia

M.G.H.M. Baltussen, J.M.J. den Toonder, F.M. Bos, P.D. Anderson

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Abstract

In previous work we developed a micro-mixer based on artificial cilia, that was experimentally proven to be very effective. Here, we present numerical simulations of the mixing process carried out using an advanced numerical tool, in combination with OCT experiments, that explain the observed effectiveness. As opposed to what was expected, fluid inertia was found to be the key ingredient for effective mixing.

Original languageEnglish
Pages92-94
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - 16 Oct 2008
Event12th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2008 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 12 Oct 200816 Oct 2008

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period12/10/0816/10/08

Keywords

  • FEM simulation
  • Micro-mixing
  • Optical coherence tomography

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