Complex 3D shaped particle fabrication via inertial flow deformation and UV polymerization

Aram Chung, C. Y. Wu, D. E. Co, J. C. Oka, O. H. Paydar, R. Candler, D. Di Carlo

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Abstract

At finite Reynolds number, sequences of structures (i.e. pillars or columns) in a channel create a combined secondary flow enabling the precise control of flow cross sectional shape. Using an inertial flow deformation control scheme and previously reported UV polymerization techniques used to fabricate 2D extruded particles, we present a novel fabrication process to create complex 3D-shaped particles. A shaped stream of polymer-precursor and photoinitiator is exposed to orthogonal masked UV light, creating 3D shapes consisting of the extrusion of two 2D shapes. We present the results from numerical and experimental studies on the flow deformation physics and possible shapes achievable.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages687-689
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781632666246
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Jan 1
Externally publishedYes
Event17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013 - Freiburg, Germany
Duration: 2013 Oct 272013 Oct 31

Publication series

Name17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
Volume1

Other

Other17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityFreiburg
Period13/10/2713/10/31

Keywords

  • 3D panicles
  • Inertial microfluidics
  • Optofluidics
  • Particle fabrication
  • Particle synthesis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering

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