Browsing by Subject "Microfluidic"
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3D-printable Shape-Morphing Architectures via Programmable Stress: Active Absorbents, Mechanical Actuators, Hierarchical Structures, and Microchannels with Embedded Crystal Morphologies
(2020-04-13)3D printing can manufacture polymer components with customized shapes and intricate structures easily without pre-made molds. When fabricated with responsive materials, smart 3D printed components experience shape morphing ... -
Development of a Microfluidic Device for Synthesis of Lipid Bi-Layer In-Situ
(2010-01-14)Lipid bi-layers are ubiquitous components of biological cells and are found in a variety of cell components. In biological membranes, lipid bi-layer membranes carry membrane proteins, which control transport of material ... -
Development of Acoustic Microfluidic Platforms for Separation and Analysis of Particles and Cells
(2015-08-12)Acoustofluidics has been an emerging technology that combines fluidic control of microfluidics technology and particle handling of acoustics technology. This integrative approach provides non-contact and efficient particle ... -
Investigation of the photocatalytic lithographic deposition of metals in sealed microfluidic devices on TiO2 surfaces
(2009-05-15)The research presented within this dissertation explores the photocatalytic deposition of metal carried out within sealed microfluidic channels. Micro scale patterning of metals inside sealed microchannels is investigated ... -
A microfluidic device for continuous capture and concentration of pathogens from water
(2009-05-15)A microfluidic device, based on electrophoretic transport and electrostatic trapping of charged particles, has been developed for continuous capture and concentration of microorganisms from water. A generic design, utilizing ... -
Study of microfluidic measurement techniques using novel optical imaging diagnostics
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)Novel microscale velocity and temperature measurement techniques were studied based on confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and optical serial sectioning microscopy (OSSM). Two microscopic measurement systems were ... -
A Study of Microfluidic Reconfiguration Mechanisms Enabled by Functionalized Dispersions of Colloidal Material for Radio Frequency Applications
(2010-07-14)Communication and reconnaissance systems are requiring increasing flexibility concerning functionality and efficiency for multiband and broadband frequency applications. Circuit-based reconfiguration mechanisms continue ...