Microdevices for extensional rheometry of low viscosity elastic liquids: a review

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Galindo Rosales, FJ (Author) FEUP; Alves, MA (Author) FEUP; Mónica S. N. Oliveira (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Microfluidics and Nanofluidics

Vol. 14

Pages: 1-19

ISSN: 1613-4982

Publisher: Springer Nature

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Other engineering and technologies

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-1ST

DOI: 10.1007/s10404-012-1028-1

Abstract (EN): Extensional flows and the underlying stability/instability mechanisms are of extreme relevance to the efficient operation of inkjet printing, coating processes and drug delivery systems, as well as for the generation of micro droplets. The development of an extensional rheometer to characterize the extensional properties of low viscosity fluids has therefore stimulated great interest of researchers, particularly in the last decade. Microfluidics has proven to be an extraordinary working platform and different configurations of potential extensional microrheometers have been proposed. In this review, we present an overview of several successful designs, together with a critical assessment of their capabilities and limitations.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 19