Passive self-synchronized two-droplet generation.

Hong, Jongin; Choi, Minsuk; Edel, Joshua B; deMello, Andrew J · Lab Chip · 2010

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

We describe the use of two passive components to achieve controllable and alternating droplet generation in a microfluidic device. The approach overcomes the problems associated with irregularities in channel dimensions and fluid flow rates, and allows precise pairing of alternating droplets in a high-throughput manner. We study droplet generation and self-synchronization in a quantitative fashion by using high-speed image analysis.

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