Title :
A reconfigurable microfluidic platform in ice
Author :
Varejka, M. ; Piletsky, S. ; Woodman, A. ; Turner, A.P.F.
Author_Institution :
Cranfield Univ.
Abstract :
In this research a CO2 IR laser was used to create reconfigurable microchannels in ice where parameters could be changed during operation. The flow of liquid acts as its own shut-off valve by freezing/melting. Concentration of dye can be achieved in ice and was observed with a reflection spectrophotometer
Keywords :
carbon compounds; freezing; gas lasers; infrared sources; laser beam effects; melting; microchannel flow; spectrophotometers; CO2; CO2 IR laser; dye concentration; freezing; ice; melting; microfluidics; reconfigurable microchannels; reflection spectrophotometer; Cooling; Fluid flow; Glass; Ice; Laser beams; Microchannel; Microfluidics; Power lasers; Probes; Reservoirs;
Conference_Titel :
LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2006 Digest of the
Conference_Location :
Quebec City, Que.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0090-2
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2006.1693969
