Design optimization of a rectangular wave micromixer (RWM) using Taguchi based grey relational analysis (GRA)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00542-018-3815-4
Abstract: Design optimization of a rectangular wave passive micromixer is performed using numerical analysis, and Taguchi based grey relational analysis. Optimization study is carried out at a constant Reynolds number of 25. The three design variables… read more here.
Keywords: micromixer; analysis; design optimization; grey relational ... See more keywords
Numerical investigation on layout optimization of obstacles in a three-dimensional passive micromixer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2017.01.066
Abstract: This paper aims at layout optimization design of obstacles in a three-dimensional T-type micromixer. Numerical analysis shows that the direction of flow velocity change constantly due to the obstacles blocking, which produces the chaotic convection… read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; layout optimization; micromixer; micromixer numerical ... See more keywords
Optimization of a split and recombine micromixer by improved exploitation of secondary flows
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2017.11.131
Abstract: Abstract Flow pattern in two split and recombine (SAR) micromixers were experimentally studied by μ -LIF measurements to validate corresponding CFD simulations. The original design of the investigated micromixer type is based on the repetition… read more here.
Keywords: recombine micromixer; micromixer; optimization split; secondary flows ... See more keywords
Design and evaluation of two-dimensional passive micromixer based on unbalanced convergence-divergence-splits and reverse-collisions-recombination
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2021.116816
Abstract: Abstract Based on the concept of unbalanced convergence-divergence-splits and reverse-collisions-recombination of fluid streams, a novel two-dimensional (2D) passive micromixer was designed, fabricated, and characterized. We introduced its design and evaluated its performance in terms of… read more here.
Keywords: convergence divergence; micromixer; divergence splits; unbalanced convergence ... See more keywords
Solvent extraction of Cu(II) from sulfate solutions containing Zn(II) and Fe(III) using an interdigital micromixer
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2018.03.004
Abstract: Abstract Microfluidic solvent extraction of copper from sulfate solution containing Cu2+, Fe3+ and Zn2+ using DZ988N (a mixture of equal volumes of 5-nonylsalicylaldoxime and 2-hydroxy-5-nonyl-acetophenoneoxime) has been conducted for the first time using an interdigital… read more here.
Keywords: extraction; micromixer; copper; extraction efficiency ... See more keywords
A Directly Moldable, Highly Compact, and Easy-for-Integration 3D Micromixer with Extraordinary Mixing Performance.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c00335
Abstract: Micromixers are a critical component in microfluidics. However, most 2D passive micromixers produce optimal mixing at a high flow rate range and 3D micromixers require mm-scale channels or a complex assembly that is unsuitable for… read more here.
Keywords: mixing; mixing performance; integration; directly moldable ... See more keywords
Numerical investigations of a passive micromixer with tree shape obstacles based on fractal principle and Murray’s law
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DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2020.1770610
Abstract: Abstract This work mainly studies the mixing efficiency and mixing energy cost (MEC) of the tree-shaped obstacle micromixer based on fractal principle and Murray’s law. The obstacles are regularly arranged on both sides of the… read more here.
Keywords: shaped obstacle; micromixer; fractal principle; mixing efficiency ... See more keywords
Mixing characteristics and pressure drop analysis in a spiral micromixer
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DOI: 10.1177/09544089221095636
Abstract: In this work, numerical computations are performed to analyze the mixing characteristics and pressure drop in a spiral micromixer. The effects of variation in width and depth of the micromixer are investigated for Reynolds number… read more here.
Keywords: pressure drop; pressure; mixing characteristics; spiral micromixer ... See more keywords
Asymmetrical Split-and-Recombine Micromixer with Baffles
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DOI: 10.3390/mi10120844
Abstract: The present work proposes a planar micromixer design comprising hybrid mixing modules of split-and-recombine units and curved channels with radial baffles. The mixing performance was evaluated numerically by solving the continuity and momentum equations along… read more here.
Keywords: recombine micromixer; micromixer; mixing index; asymmetrical split ... See more keywords
Fundamental Studies of Rapidly Fabricated On-Chip Passive Micromixer for Modular Microfluidics
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DOI: 10.3390/mi12020153
Abstract: Micromixers play an important role in many modular microfluidics. Complex on-chip mixing units and smooth channel surfaces ablated by lasers on polymers are well-known problems for microfluidic chip fabricating techniques. However, little is known about… read more here.
Keywords: micromixer; studies rapidly; modular microfluidics; rapidly fabricated ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Hydrodynamic and Thermal Behaviour of Non-Newtonian-Nanofluid Mixing in a Chaotic Micromixer
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DOI: 10.3390/mi13060933
Abstract: Three-dimensional numerical investigations of a novel passive micromixer were carried out to analyze the hydrodynamic and thermal behaviors of Nano-Non-Newtonian fluids. Mass and heat transfer characteristics of two heated fluids have been investigated to understand… read more here.
Keywords: non newtonian; nanofluid; evaluation hydrodynamic; hydrodynamic thermal ... See more keywords