Faceted Micro-channels for Low-dispersion Electrokinetic Flows
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چکیده
A novel methodology for designing microfluidic channels for lowdispersion, electrokinetic flows is presented. The technique uses simple trigonometric relations that apply for ideal electrokinetic flows, allowing channels to be designed using a hand calculator. Nloreover, channels are easily constructed using common planar manufacturing techniques. Close agreement is observed for particle path lines obtained using computational modeling and experimental visualization.
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