Mixing Performance of a Passive Micromixer Based on Split-to-Circulate (STC) Flow Characteristics [PDF]
MicromachinesWe propose a novel passive micromixer leveraging STC (split-to-circulate) flow characteristics and analyze its mixing performance comprehensively.
Makhsuda Juraeva, Dong-Jin Kang
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Novel Variable Radius Spiral–Shaped Micromixer: From Numerical Analysis to Experimental Validation [PDF]
Micromachines, 2018 A novel type of spiral micromixer with expansion and contraction parts is presented in order to enhance the mixing quality in the low Reynolds number regimes for point-of-care tests (POCT). Three classes of micromixers with different numbers of loops and
Pouya Mehrdel +3 more
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Performance analysis of three-dimensional passive micromixers using k-means priority clustering with AHP-based sustainable design optimization [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis novel study presents an in-depth mathematical analysis, investigation, and comparative peculiar assessment of mixing behaviors across different microchannel configurations: the Simple T-shape, Spiral T-shape, and Three-Dimensional Serpentine Passive
Syed Farhan Javed +4 more
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Numerical study of the passive micromixer with the novel blocks
AIP Advances, 2022 The micromixer is a key component of the microfluidic chip analysis system. Micromixers are widely used in applications, such as DNA hybridization and protein synthesis. A high-efficiency mixer can speed up the biochemical analysis process.
Zhongli Wu +5 more
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A Review of Pressure Drop and Mixing Characteristics in Passive Mixers Involving Miscible Liquids [PDF]
MicromachinesThe present review focuses on the recent studies carried out in passive micromixers for understanding the hydrodynamics and transport phenomena of miscible liquid–liquid (LL) systems in terms of pressure drop and mixing indices.
Arijit Ganguli +4 more
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Numerical and experimental characterization of a novel modular passive micromixer [PDF]
Biomedical Microdevices, 2012 This paper reports a new low-cost passive microfluidic mixer design, based on a replication of identical mixing units composed of microchannels with variable curvature (clothoid) geometry. The micromixer presents a compact and modular architecture that can be easily fabricated using a simple and reliable fabrication process.
PENNELLA, FRANCESCO +8 more
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Numerical Investigation of a Mitochondria-Inspired Micromixer for Enhanced Mixing [PDF]
MicromachinesToday, microfluidics has become a revolutionary field of engineering due to its wide range of applications, including lab-on-a-chip devices, microscale biochemical reactors, drug delivery systems, and disease diagnostics.
Muhammad Ali Hashmi +4 more
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Characterization of the oil water two phase flow in a novel microchannel contactor equipped with helical wire static mixer [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study investigates an oil/water two-phase system to assess the potential efficacy of a novel passive mixer in enhancing the liquid-liquid interfacial area within a micro-channel contactor.
Sobhan Farahani +2 more
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Mixing Performance Analysis and Optimal Design of a Novel Passive Baffle Micromixer [PDF]
MicromachinesMicromixers, as crucial components of microfluidic devices, find widespread applications in the field of biochemistry. Due to the laminar flow in microchannels, mixing is challenging, and it significantly impacts the efficiency of rapid reactions.
Yiwen Zheng +6 more
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Numerical Study on Bilateral Stagger Cantor Fractal Baffles Micromixer [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, 2022 Changing the structure of the microchannel or setting obstacles in the microchannel has become an effective way to improve the mixing performance of a passive micromixer.
Xueye Chen, Honglin Lv
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