Temperature used to control droplet movement
Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 09:11
in Physics & Chemistry
A new way of driving fluid droplets across surfaces in a precisely controlled way has now been developed by researchers. The method could open up new possibilities for highly adaptable microfluidic devices, as well as for de-icing technologies, self-cleaning surfaces, and highly efficient condensers. The new system uses differences in temperature to push droplets of water or other fluids across a smooth surface, allowing precise control by simply turning heaters and coolers on and off.