An analytical model for the prediction of microdrop extraction and splitting in digital microfluidics systems

2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2005 Technical Proceedings

Volumn , Issue , 2005, Pages 664-667

  Berthier, J ^a   Raccurt, O ^a   Clementz, Ph ^a   Jary, D ^a   Claustre, P ^a   Peponnet, C ^a   Fouillet, Y ^a  

^a CEA LETI   (France)

Author keywords

Curvature radius; Electrowetting; EWOD; Laplace law; Surface tension; Topology

Indexed keywords

CELLS; DIELECTRIC MATERIALS; DNA; DROP FORMATION; ELECTRODES; EXTRACTION; INTERFACIAL ENERGY; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OPTIMIZATION; PROTEINS;

CURVATURE RADIUS; DROP EXTRACTION; ELECTROWETTING; EWOD; LAPLACE LAW;

FLUIDICS;

EID: 32044447013     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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