On-demand microfluidic droplet manipulation using hydrophobic ferrofluid as a continuous-phase.

Zhang, Kai; Liang, Qionglin; Ai, Xiaoni; Hu, Ping; Wang, Yiming; Luo, Guoan · Lab Chip · 2011

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Multiple essential microdroplet operation units, including splitting, dispensing, oil-phase exchange, trapping, release and demulsification, were successfully implemented by combining hydrophobic ferrofluid with microfluidic chips.

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