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.
Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California-Irvine, REC 204, Irvine, CA 92697-2715, USA. cristini@math.uci.edu
Vittorio
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Cristini
Yung-Chieh
YC
Tan
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