Journal
SMALL
Volume 16, Issue 9, Pages -Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/smll.201904032
Keywords
automation; biomimicry; microfluidics; oscillatory; pulsatile
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- American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund [60108-DNI9]
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This review describes the current knowledge and applications of pulsatile flow in microfluidic systems. Elements of fluid dynamics at low Reynolds number are first described in the context of pulsatile flow. Then the practical applications in microfluidic processes are presented: the methods to generate a pulsatile flow, the generation of emulsion droplets through harmonic flow rate perturbation, the applications in mixing and particle separation, and the benefits of pulsatile flow for clog mitigation. The second part of the review is devoted to pulsatile flow in biological applications. Pulsatile flows can be used for mimicking physiological systems, to alter or enhance cell cultures, and for bioassay automation. Pulsatile flows offer unique advantages over a steady flow, especially in microfluidic systems, but also require some new physical insights and more rigorous investigation to fully benefit future applications.
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