Theory and numerical simulation of droplet dynamics in complex flows--a review.
We review theoretical and numerical studies and methods for droplet deformation, breakup and coalescence in flows relevant to the design of micro channels for droplet generation and manipulation.
Cristini
Vittorio
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Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California-Irvine, REC 204, Irvine, CA 92697-2715, USA. cristini@math.uci.edu
Tan
Yung-Chieh
YC
D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009038:Motion; D009821:Oils / Q000737:chemistry*; D010316:Particle Size; D011312:Pressure; D012212:Rheology; D013499:Surface Properties; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry
D009821:Oils; D014867:Water