Enhancing micromixing capabilities of flexible fluoropolymer microcapillary films with 3d printed templates: A computational fluid dynamics analysis

Kirandeep K. Gill, Patrick Hester, Pedro Estrela, Nuno M. Reis

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Abstract

We have fast prototyped 3D templates that enabled “push-and-click” addition of new micromixing capabilities to flexible fluoropolymer microcapillary films (MCFs) post melt-extrusion. We report the different template configurations produced and a comprehensive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) study on the role of fluid velocity and diffusion coefficient of molecular species on radial diffusive effect.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMicroTAS 2020 - 24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages218-219
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781733419017
Publication statusPublished - 4 Oct 2020
Event24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2020 - Online , Virtual, Online
Duration: 4 Oct 20209 Oct 2020

Publication series

NameMicroTAS 2020 - 24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences

Conference

Conference24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period4/10/209/10/20

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
K. K. Gill is grateful for financial support from Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 CBMS-0001

Copyright:
Copyright 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Funding

K. K. Gill is grateful for financial support from Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Mass transfer
  • Microcapillary Film
  • Micromixers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Bioengineering
  • General Chemistry
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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