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A three-dimensional vortex microsystem designed and fabricated for controllable mixing

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A three-dimensional micromixer is designed and fabricated by using glass-poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) hybridized materials. The improvement of the fabrication process makes the micromixer endure much higher flow rate. Based on the self-rotation effect of the fluid, the fast mixing can be achieved. The mixing process is evaluated by connecting the micromixer to a UV-Vis detector. The results show that by adjusting the infuse flow rate, the mixing process can be accurately controlled.

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    JinMing Lin, LiZhang Huang & GuoNan Chen

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Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 20735002 & 29877019) and the Key Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, China (Grant No. D0520001)

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Lin, J., Huang, L. & Chen, G. A three-dimensional vortex microsystem designed and fabricated for controllable mixing. Sci. China Ser. B-Chem. 52, 1080–1084 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-009-0155-3

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