title: Modular microdrop generator.
abstract: We present the design of a simple, modular, and inexpensive generator for droplets with diameters of 20-150 microm. The instrument is based on piezoelectric pressure injection. Its main components, their functionality, and instructions for reliable operation are described in detail. The option of charging microdrops is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Optics, Information and Photonics, Max-Planck Research Group and University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schäfer
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Mondia
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: Z H
authors.initials: ZH
authors.lastname: Lu
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D007267:Injections / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D044085:Microfluidics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012996:Solutions / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D012996:Solutions