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Thermodynamics
Lingjian Kong, Guangzhe Liu
Summary: The experimental study found that the pressure drop of the spiral microchannel increases with increasing spiral diameter and aspect ratio, but decreases with spiral pitch and hydrodynamic diameter. The friction factor of the spiral microchannel is higher than that of the straight channel, and its value increases with the increase in curvature of the microchannel.
ADVANCES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yongchao Jian, Yan Shi, Jia Liu, Cong Huang, Zhi Guo
Summary: This study focused on the surface roughness analysis and post-processing of 3D printed microchannels, investigating the relationship between inner surface roughness and processing parameters through numerical calculations and image processing techniques. Experimental results showed that longer processing time resulted in greater grinding amounts, with processing exhibiting clear directionality.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lucas Stuewe, Matthias Geiger, Franz Roellgen, Thorben Heinze, Marcus Reuter, Matthias Wessling, Stefan Hecht, John Linkhorst
Summary: This study advances the volumetric 3D printing technique xolography to a continuous process, enabling the continuous printing of objects with true shape and high resolution. By performing dual-color photopolymerization in a flowing resin within a specially designed flow cell, this technique offers the potential to scale up volumetric 3D printing and resolve the trade-off between high production rates and high resolution in light-based additive manufacturing.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Karthikeyan Paramanandam, S. Venkatachalapathy, Balamurugan Srinivasan
Summary: This paper studies the flow and heat transfer characteristics of microchannel heatsinks with ribs, cavities and secondary channels using numerical simulations. The impacts of rib width on heat transfer enhancement and the combined effects of secondary channels, ribs, and cavities on lowering the temperature and enhancing heat transfer rate are analyzed. The research provides insights on the design and performance evaluation of microchannel heatsinks for practical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NUMERICAL METHODS FOR HEAT & FLUID FLOW
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shailesh Ranjan Kumar, Satyendra Singh
Summary: This paper investigates the combined effects of channel size and micro-insert complexity on the performance of a microchannel heat exchanger. The results show that incorporating micro-inserts can significantly enhance the overall performance, especially for smaller channel sizes. Changing the channel diameter and structure design can improve heat transmission through microchannels.
Article
Thermodynamics
Yusi Tian, Yonggang Jiao, Fei Han, Zuo Cheng, Jian Li
Summary: In this paper, the structure of the interrupted microchannel is improved by numerical simulation, and the two-phase characteristics of the new microchannel are quantified using gas-liquid flow ratios, relative standard deviations, and pressure drop fluctuations. The simulation results show that the widening design of the two side branches offsets the effect of inertia force and balances the flow resistance in the downstream branches. The gas flow relative standard deviation of the interrupted microchannel is significantly lower than that of the traditional microchannel at high void fraction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheqin Dong, Maja Vuckovac, Wenjuan Cui, Quan Zhou, Robin H. A. Ras, Pavel A. Levkin
Summary: The rapid development of 3D printing technologies requires new materials with novel properties, such as superhydrophobic materials. A new method for 3D printing superhydrophobic macroscopic objects with bulk nanostructures has been developed, utilizing a specific ink composed of hydrophobic monomers and porogen solvents. Experimental results show that these 3D-printed objects can maintain their superhydrophobicity even after wear damage.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuexiao Hu, Xinyuan Li, Zhihao Zhao, Chuguo Zhang, Linglin Zhou, Yanhong Li, Yuebo Liu, Jie Wang, Zhong Lin Wang
Summary: The study successfully converts the pulse AC of TENG into a direct current with low crest factor by introducing a phase difference design into the TENG structure, improving its electronic driving capability. Through 3D digital printing technology, the parameters can be accurately controlled to obtain a direct current with a lower crest factor. Furthermore, the design improves the durability of TENG, making it more stable in large-scale applications.
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
A. V. Kovalev, A. A. Yagodnitsyna, A. V. Bilsky
Summary: This paper investigates the segmented flow patterns of immiscible liquids in T- and X-junction microchannels for 3D printing technologies. Flow visualization results are used to construct flow pattern maps with a stable plug flow area. The maps plotted using superficial flow velocities show good agreement, and the influence of junction geometry on flow pattern boundaries is found to be insignificant. When a less viscous carrier phase is used, the stable plug flow region is shown to expand at higher superficial flow velocities. The separation of microdroplets from the trailing edges of plugs is studied and described in terms of the capillary number.
THERMOPHYSICS AND AEROMECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
P. Vocale, D. Rehman, G. L. Morini
Summary: The study found that in rectangular microchannels, gas compressibility effects become stronger as the hydraulic diameter decreases, leading to an increase in the average friction factor. In narrower microchannels, compressibility effects become more important for higher Reynolds numbers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Rui Song, Yao Wang, Yu Tang, Jiajun Peng, Jianjun Liu, Chunhe Yang
Summary: This study presents the first attempt in literature to create a 3D printed sample of natural sandstone from a micro-CT image, achieving a printing resolution of 2 μm. Comparative analysis of pore structure, pore size distribution (PSD), porosity, and permeability between the 3D printed sample and the original sample is conducted using DRP simulation. The visualized CO2 displacing oil experiment is performed on the 3D printed sample and compared with experimental benchmark data. The findings provide insights into the pore structure mismatch, causes for such mismatch, and the oil wetting behavior of the printed sample.
Article
Thermodynamics
Wenming Li, Chen Li, Zuankai Wang, Yongping Chen
Summary: In this study, a novel capillary structure made from micro-pinfin fence has been explored and fabricated in microchannels to rectify the chaotic and unstable two-phase flows during boiling processes. The results demonstrate a highly stable and efficient single annular two-phase flow regime, along with sustainable thin film evaporation and a highly desirable V-shaped heat transfer coefficient curve. The experimental results show significant enhancements in heat transfer rates and critical heat fluxes compared to smooth microchannels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Hyunjik Oh, Minjin Kang, Eunji Bae, Yonghun Jung, Jinhui Cho, Joscillyn Poirier, Jong Sung Kim, John P. Frampton, Nakwon Choi, Seok Chung
Summary: The blood-brain barrier (BBB) prevents external substances from entering the brain through blood vessels. Bioprinting technology, particularly aqueous two-phase printing (ATPP), has been used to print the microstructure of BBB in a liquid state, providing a controlled environment for cell nutrient supply and drug concentration. This technology is significant for central nervous system disease research, drug screening, and drug discovery.
Article
Mechanics
Justin Broughton, Yogendra K. Joshi
Summary: Microchannels are a potential solution for high-heat-flux thermal management, with methods like constricted inlet, expanding, and auxiliary jetting microchannels examined to mitigate thermohydraulic instabilities. Computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer analyses show improvements in thermal and pressure performance, consistent with experimental results. Bubble dynamics and visualization provide insights into underlying physics, with performance differences investigated and compared with existing literature.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Roger Domingo-Roca, Lauren Gilmour, Oana Dobre, Stylianos Sarrigiannidis, Mairi E. Sandison, Richard O'Leary, Joseph C. Jackson-Camargo, Helen E. Mulvana
Summary: The ability to create cell-laden fluidic models that mimic the geometries and physical properties of vascularized tissue would be extremely beneficial to the study of disease etiologies and future therapies. Engineered systems, such as hydrogel-based systems, offer an alternative approach to animal studies and can accurately reproduce the complex features of microvasculature.
3D PRINTING AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Valeria Nico, Jeff Punch
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL-SPECIAL TOPICS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Valeria Nico, Jeff Punch
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Navdeep Sangeet Singh, Jitao Zhang, Jason Stafford, Carl Anthony, Nan Gao
Summary: Steam condensation is unavoidable in industrial processes, but using liquid repellent surfaces can improve heat transfer efficiency, save costs, and reduce emissions. However, challenges remain, particularly in stabilizing liquid repellent surfaces at large subcooling temperatures and high supersaturation ratios.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jason Stafford, Chen Xu
Summary: This study revealed the mechanisms by which PM2.5 particles enhance deposition on surfaces under turbulent axial fan flows, with impingement velocity and angle playing a dominant role. Contributions of turbulent events promoting particle deposition through turbulent diffusion and eddy impaction were uncovered using quadrant analysis, and local transport behavior of fine particles from bulk flow to the surface was categorized.
AEROSOL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tiantong Wu, Kelly Lo, Jason Stafford
Summary: Particle emissions from vehicle brakes, tires, and road deposits are harmful to human health, with previous research investigating their physical and chemical characteristics and long-term impacts on the environment. Future research should focus on urban driving conditions, understanding particle transport mechanisms, and developing strategies to mitigate pollution risks. Interdisciplinary research is crucial for developing pollution control strategies and transport policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Valeria Nico, Ronan Frizzell, Jeff Punch
IEEE-ASME TRANSACTIONS ON MECHATRONICS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jason Stafford, Nwachukwu Uzo, Usmaan Farooq, Silvia Favero, Si Wang, Hsueh-Hung Chen, Anouk L'Hermitte, Camille Petit, Omar K. Matar
Summary: Shear-assisted liquid exfoliation is a promising method for producing defect-free 2D materials. Different methods for delaminating nanosheets from layered precursors in solution have emerged, leading to variability in performance and material quality. By studying the shear exfoliation mechanism and deriving key hydrodynamic parameters, real-time measurement of concentration profiles, and rapid optimization of green solvent design, high-throughput material production can be achieved.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jason Stafford, Chen Xu
Summary: This study investigates the transport behavior of particle pollutants generated by axial fans in data center and telecommunications equipment, and proposes a simple flow control solution to mitigate the deposition factors on equipment. The findings and numerical methods can be applied for optimizing fan-cooled equipment in indoor and outdoor environments with poor air quality or high pollution levels.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON COMPONENTS PACKAGING AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Diego Tomohisa Perez-Alvarez, Philip Davies, Jason Stafford
Summary: Surfactants are commonly used to stabilize 2D materials in environmentally friendly solvents like water. In turbulent liquid exfoliation, foam formation can influence hydrodynamics and material flow patterns, while surfactant concentration can alter rheology and material flow patterns under dynamic conditions. Design and selection of surfactants should consider both molecular scale repulsion effectiveness and macroscale hydrodynamics.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Joseph P. Mooney, Vanessa Egan, Ruairi Quinlan, Jeff Punch
Summary: The study investigated the impact of different heat pipe configurations on thermal performance, finding that the combination of MHS, bend angle, and bend location has unique effects on fluid transport mechanisms inside the heat pipe, leading to changes in thermal performance across different configurations.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON COMPONENTS PACKAGING AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
G. Salussolia, C. Kamal, J. Stafford, N. Pugno, L. Botto
Summary: This study investigates the bending deformations of two-dimensional materials (such as graphene) in liquid-based material processing. A computational model is developed to analyze the flow dynamics of elastic sheets in a linear shear flow. The study reveals that hydrodynamic interactions can induce parallel sliding or bending of the sheets, and in some cases, the sheets can reattach after separation. The findings have practical implications for graphene processing and exfoliation.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jason Stafford, Emma Kendrick
Summary: With the global transition to electric vehicles, managing the waste from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries has become a major challenge. Researchers have found that using high-shear exfoliation in aqueous surfactants can upcycle spent graphite anodes from electric vehicles into few-layer graphene dispersions, with a higher process yield compared to using high-purity graphite flakes. The electrical conductance of the few-layer graphene produced is superior, and functional paper-based electronic circuit boards have been successfully fabricated.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Navdeep Sangeet Singh, Jason Stafford, Nan Gao
Summary: The contact angle of the tubes in falling-film heat exchangers affects the heat and mass transfer characteristics of the falling films. This study used three-dimensional direct numerical simulations to replicate the jet instability behavior caused by the Rayleigh-Plateau instability. The results showed good agreement with experimental and theoretical data, with a maximum error of 2.2% in film thickness and average errors of 3.2% and 14% in heat transfer coefficients. The emergence of the Rayleigh-Plateau instability changed the flow state from jet flow to dropwise/jet flow or dropwise, leading to an increase in the local heat transfer coefficient of the film.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Diego T. Perez-Alvarez, Jacob Brown, Jason Stafford
Summary: This article introduces a method of liquid-phase exfoliation using kitchen blenders to synthesize 2DMs in a cost-effective manner, providing researchers with a controllable, sustainable, and scalable synthesis process.
Article
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
U. Farooq, J. Stafford, C. Petit, O. K. Matar