Droplet generation in a microfluidic device having an optoelectrowetting configuration

Droplet generation in a microfluidic device having an optoelectrowetting configuration

Systems and methods are described herein for improved droplet generation within microfluidic apparatuses. Electrowetting forces of varying configurations may be used to separate droplets from a fluidic reservoir in a reproducible and rapid manner. In many embodiments, separation of droplets from the...

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Hauptverfasser: Bao, X. Robert, McEwen, Jason M, Rabkin, Brian A
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Sprache:eng
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CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIRCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
MEASURING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
PHYSICS
TESTING
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Zusammenfassung:Systems and methods are described herein for improved droplet generation within microfluidic apparatuses. Electrowetting forces of varying configurations may be used to separate droplets from a fluidic reservoir in a reproducible and rapid manner. In many embodiments, separation of droplets from the fluidic reservoir is performed without the use of highly specialized surfactants.