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2005 International Conference on MEMS,NANO and Smart Systems
Optimization of Turn Geometries in Microfluidic Channels
Banff, Alberta, Canada
July 24-July 27
ISBN: 0-7695-2398-6
Ji Feng, Ji Feng
Zuo Chuncheng, Zuo Chuncheng
Zhang Peng, Zhang Peng
Zhou Deyi, Zhou Deyi

Microfluidic separation systems often use channels with turns to achieve long separation distance within a compact region. But the bends or curves degrade the performance of separation efficiency. To tackle this problem, channels are modeled with different types of 90 degree turns to reduce the "racetrack" effect. In this paper, the finite element method is used to numerically solve the equations governing electroosmotic flow and mass transport in a microchannel. The detailed results show that the sample plug broadening due to turns can be reduced when the outside of the turn is dented. It is also suggested that the band tilting can be corrected.

Index Terms:
electroosmotic flow, racetrack effect, band tilting, microfluidic, finite element method
Citation:
Ji Feng, Zuo Chuncheng, Zhang Peng, Zhou Deyi, "Optimization of Turn Geometries in Microfluidic Channels," icmens, pp.32-38, 2005 International Conference on MEMS,NANO and Smart Systems, 2005
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