Microfluidic mixers: from microfabricated to self-assembling devices.
This paper begins with a survey of both passive and active microfluidic mixers that have been implemented in recent years. It then describes a micromixing device based on dynamic self-assembly. This device is easy to fabricate and has excellent working characteristics in the continuous-flow mode. The paper concludes with a brief discussion of possible applications of self-assembly in microfluidics.
Campbell
Christopher J
CJ
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.
Grzybowski
Bartosz A
BA
D045424:Complex Mixtures / Q000737:chemistry*; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D008280:Magnetics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008832:Microchemistry / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D044085:Microfluidics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D009038:Motion; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D012399:Rotation; D012996:Solutions
D045424:Complex Mixtures; D012996:Solutions