Spontaneous, oscillatory liquid transport in surface tension-confined microfluidics

Lab Chip. 2009 Apr 7;9(7):867-9. doi: 10.1039/b819887j. Epub 2009 Feb 24.

Abstract

A unique, spontaneous, oscillatory flow phenomenon driven by the Marangoni effect on a heterogeneous surface can be used for passive microfluidic pumping.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Dimethylpolysiloxanes / chemistry
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / methods*
  • Microfluidics / methods*
  • Propylene Glycol / chemistry
  • Surface Properties
  • Surface Tension

Substances

  • Dimethylpolysiloxanes
  • baysilon
  • Propylene Glycol