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Current methods for characterising mixing and flow in microchannels [PDF]

, 2010
This article reviews existing methods for the characterisation of mixing and flow in microchannels, micromixers and microreactors. In particular, it analyses the current experimental techniques and methods available for characterising mixing and the ...
Aubin, Joelle, Ferrando, Montse, Jiricny, Vladimir   +2 more
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Microfluidic Mixing with the Dynamic Control of Magnetic Actuation

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration and flow field visualization of magnetically actuated L‐shaped microrobots displaying cooperative vortex generation for enhanced microscale mixing. The left side shows the electromagnetic actuation setup, which enables programmable control of rotational direction and frequency.
Prashant Kishor Sharma, Tsung‐Yen Lu, Chia‐Yuan Chen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Numerical and Experimental Study of Mixing Characteristics in a Spiral Micromixer

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Significant enhancement of mixing performance can be achieved by Dean vortices in spiral channels. In order to deeply explore the mixing mechanisms and variation laws in spiral micromixers, this work designed a spiral micromixer and adopted a combined method of experiments and numerical simulations to analyze the mixing performance and ...
Anming Yang, Shiqing Zheng
wiley   +1 more source

Optimized multi-objective design of herringbone micromixers [PDF]

, 2009
This paper was presented at the 2nd Micro and Nano Flows Conference (MNF2009), which was held at Brunel University, West London, UK. The conference was organised by Brunel University and supported by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, IPEM, the ...
2nd Micro and Nano Flows Conference (MNF2009), Cortes-Quiroz, CA, Zangeneh, M   +2 more
core  

Nanoparticles in microdroplets: Recent advances in microfluidic generators for producing functional microbeads

Droplet, EarlyView.
Functional hybrid microbeads with electrical, magnetic, and/or optical responsiveness have emerged as versatile platforms for biotechnology. This review highlights recent advances in microfluidic technologies for producing such microbeads, with a focus on incorporating functional nanoparticles in microdroplet systems.
  Bayinqiaoge, Chengchen Zhang, Shi‐Yang Tang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structural Design and Experimental Study of AOYKC Micromixer Based on Taguchi Orthogonal Test

Applied Sciences
Passive micromixers can be used in a wide range of chemical applications for reagent preparation as well as chemical analysis. To investigate a micromixer with high performance under various Re conditions, based on the research of previous scientists, we
Haiyang Wang, Songtao Li, Minghang Li, Ye Chen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sheath‐assisted microfluidics for elasto‐inertial manipulation of micro/nanoparticles: From theory to biomedical applications

Droplet, EarlyView.
This review examines sheath‐assisted elasto‐inertial microfluidics, where viscoelastic and inertial forces synergize to manipulate particles. It analyzes the underlying mechanisms, system designs, and biomedical applications, proposing future research to advance high‐precision technologies.
Huan Wang, Yanting Wang, Yibo Cui, Limiao Yin, Jinwen Li, Yanxuan Wu, Piwu Li, Lei Zhao, Xiaowen Huang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biomimetic Membrane Interface Technologies for Detection and Isolation of CTCs and EVs: Advances and Opportunities in Liquid Biopsy

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 13, 3 March 2026.
Biomimetic membrane interface engineering constructs functionalized detection platforms by integrating natural cell membranes, synthetic lipids, or hybrid membranes. This strategy effectively reduces background interference and enables efficient target capture and analysis, showing broad applications in circulating tumor cell separation, extracellular ...
Duo Liu, Jie Yu, Jingxue Li, Yixue Chen, Mengle Peng, Yifan Xu, Yongjun Wu, Lihua Ding, Sitian He   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of aspect ratio on transverse diffusive broadening: A lattice Boltzmann study

, 2009
We study scaling laws characterizing the inter-diffusive zone between two miscible fluids flowing side by side in a Y-shape laminar micromixer using the lattice Boltzmann method.
Ayodele, S. G., Raabe, D., varnik, F.
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Lipid Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery: Overcoming Challenges and Unlocking New Frontiers

Small Structures, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2026.
Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) have revolutionized nucleic acid delivery, yet challenges in formulation, stability, and targeted efficacy persist. This review explores how advances in microfluidic manufacturing, precision targeting, and endosomal escape are reshaping LNP design.
Jordan Kambanis, Lauren A. Lowe, Jingyi Yao, Zhenxu Yang, Shaoxue Zeng, Ken‐Tye Yong, Ling Zhu, Yi Shen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source