On-demand regime transitioning for production of size controlled droplets using surface acoustic waves

J.C. Brenker, D.J. Collins, A. Neild, T. Alan

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Abstract

In this paper an improved method for the on-demand production of droplets in a microfluidic device is presented. Earlier work reported by our group has shown that a pressure source generated by high frequency Surface Acoustic Waves (SAW) can be used to produce water in oil droplets on-demand in a microfluidic system, an ability with a wide range of potential applications [1]. Here we demonstrate that SAW actuation parameters can be finely tuned to create precisely controlled droplet volumes down to femtolitres. Importantly, we show that the use of finely tuned, focused SAW pulses provides the versatility to operate in multiple droplet formation regimes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (MicroTAS 2014)
Subtitle of host publicationSan Antonio, Texas, USA; 26-30 October 2014
Place of PublicationSan Diego CA US
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages1644-1646
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9780979806476
ISBN (Print)9781634396974
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventInternational Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (MicroTAS 2014) - San Antonio, United States of America
Duration: 26 Oct 201430 Oct 2014
Conference number: 18th

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (MicroTAS 2014)
Abbreviated titleMicroTAS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
CitySan Antonio
Period26/10/1430/10/14

Keywords

  • Droplet formation regime
  • Microfluidics
  • Surface acoustic waves

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