AC Electrothermal Effect in Microfluidics: A Review

Autor: Alinaghi Salari, Maryam Navi, Thomas Lijnse, Colin Dalton
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Micromachines, Vol 10, Iss 11, p 762 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2072-666X
DOI: 10.3390/mi10110762
Popis: The electrothermal effect has been investigated extensively in microfluidics since the 1990s and has been suggested as a promising technique for fluid manipulations in lab-on-a-chip devices. The purpose of this article is to provide a timely overview of the previous works conducted in the AC electrothermal field to provide a comprehensive reference for researchers new to this field. First, electrokinetic phenomena are briefly introduced to show where the electrothermal effect stands, comparatively, versus other mechanisms. Then, recent advances in the electrothermal field are reviewed from different aspects and categorized to provide a better insight into the current state of the literature. Results and achievements of different studies are compared, and recommendations are made to help researchers weigh their options and decide on proper configuration and parameters.
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