Publications by authors named "Carol E Platt"
Article Synopsis
- The article discusses the use of capillary pressure to control liquid-liquid flow in microfluidic channels, highlighting its sensitivity to the fluids' chemical properties and the channel design.
- A stepwise capillary force was applied to trigger the flow of an aqueous droplet into a deeper oil-filled channel, with a model predicting flow rates based on surface tension, contact angles, and channel geometry.
- Two flow regimes were identified, with fast flow resulting from oil displacement through connected channels and slower flow when oil escape was more restricted; the study suggests potential applications in microfluidics, including use with complex biological solutions.
