Journal
MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS
Volume 18, Issue 3, Pages 427-431Publisher
SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
DOI: 10.1007/s10404-014-1440-9
Keywords
Flow meter; Two-photon polymerization; Microchannel; Microfluidic chip; Direct reading
Funding
- National Science Council [NSC 102-2221-E-166-006, NSC 101-2221-E-002-009-MY3]
Ask authors/readers for more resources
This study introduces an innovative micromachine that enables precise measurement of the flow rate at the micron scale (mu l/min) in microfluidic channel. It is fabricated by the state-of-the-art technique of two-photon polymerization and consists of: a rod-spring, a water-drop-shaped frame, and an indicator situated inside a microfluidic channel. The indicator is deflected by the flowing fluid while restrained by the spring to establish an equilibrium indication according to the flow rate. In the practical tests, the flow successfully agitates the spring in a proper deflection. The relationship between the flow rate and the deflection angle was calibrated.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available