Title :
Fluid mixing achieved in a microreact chip
Author :
Haroun, Samar ; Li, Paul C H
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Chem., Simon Fraser Univ., Burnaby, BC
Abstract :
The use of microreactor chips, which can increase the reaction efficiency of conventional chemical experiments, has become a very popular option over the recent decade. Microfluidic devices for chemical synthesis are designed with the goal of maximizing the surface area for reactant mixing. Here we explore the liquid-liquid mixing in microchips designed for chemical reaction applications. Various parameters such as the state and viscosity of the reactant fluid are carefully considered since they affect the flow rate and interaction during the reaction. Different flow rates were used to induce better mixing and reduce backflow.
Keywords :
liquid mixtures; microfluidics; mixing; viscosity; chemical reaction; chemical synthesis; fluid mixing; liquid-liquid mixing; microfluidic devices; microreactor chip; reactant mixing; reaction efficiency; viscosity; Biological processes; Chemical analysis; Chemistry; Microchannel; Microfluidics; Positron emission tomography; Probes; Production; Pumps; Viscosity;
Conference_Titel :
Mixed-Signals, Sensors, and Systems Test Workshop, 2008. IMS3TW 2008. IEEE 14th International
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2395-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2396-5
DOI :
10.1109/IMS3TW.2008.4581621