Passive self-synchronized two-droplet generation.
We describe the use of two passive components to achieve controllable and alternating droplet generation in a microfluidic device. The approach overcomes the problems associated with irregularities in channel dimensions and fluid flow rates, and allows precise pairing of alternating droplets in a high-throughput manner. We study droplet generation and self-synchronization in a quantitative fashion by using high-speed image analysis.
Hong
Jongin
J
Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, South Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
Choi
Minsuk
M
Edel
Joshua B
JB
deMello
Andrew J
AJ
D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D046210:Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009821:Oils / Q000737:chemistry*; D010316:Particle Size; D033081:Shear Strength; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry*
D009821:Oils; D014867:Water