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Physics of Multiphase Microflows and Microdroplets

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Multiphase microfluidic applications are very broad, ranging from DNA analysis such as PCR in droplets to chemical synthesis [20]. Optimal design and operation of such systems need insightful understanding of fundamental multiphase flow physics at microscale. In this chapter, we discuss some basic flow physics of multiphase microdroplets. The important dimensionless parameters relating to droplet dynamics are elaborated. We use droplet generation processes as examples to explain rich flow physics involved in microdroplet dynamics.

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  1. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1XJ, UK

    Yonghao Zhang & Haihu Liu

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  3. Dept. Mechan. & Aerospace Eng., University of Strathclyde, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow, G1 1XJ, United Kingdom

    Yonghao Zhang

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Zhang, Y., Liu, H. (2012). Physics of Multiphase Microflows and Microdroplets. In: Day, P., Manz, A., Zhang, Y. (eds) Microdroplet Technology. Integrated Analytical Systems. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3265-4_1

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