Self-assembling of multi-jets by pyro-electrohydrodynamic effect for high throughput liquid nanodrops transfer
Year: 2011
Authors: Coppola S., Vespini V., Grilli S., Ferraro P.
Autors Affiliation: CNR – Istituto Nazionale di Ottica, Sezione di Napoli, Via Campi Flegrei 34, Pozzuoli Napoli, Italy
Abstract: Destabilization of liquid film by electro-hydro-dynamics (EHD) pressure is achieved through the pyroelectric effect on a polar dielectric crystal. We show that by destabilizing the liquid film, periodical self-assembled multi-jets are obtained. The multi-jets operate simultaneously and could be exploited to dispense liquids with nanolitre drops. Such multiple self-assembled liquid jets have significant potential applicability for high-throughput liquid transfer by this novel pyro-EHD ink-jet approach. Since the method avoids the use of nozzles and electrodes, it is especially suitable for highly viscous liquids. Here we present and discuss the new multi-jet process and the results obtained with a liquid polymer (PDMS).
Journal/Review: LAB ON A CHIP
Volume: 11 (19) Pages from: 3294 to: 3298
KeyWords: Electrospray; Emission; ArrayDOI: 10.1039/c1lc20472fImpactFactor: 5.670Citations: 32data from “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) are update at: 2024-10-06References taken from IsiWeb of Knowledge: (subscribers only)Connecting to view paper tab on IsiWeb: Click hereConnecting to view citations from IsiWeb: Click here