Integrated thermal modulation and deflection of viscous microjets with applications to continuous inkjet printing

Authors

E. P. Furlani, Kodak Research Laboratories
A. G. Lopez, Kodak Research Laboratories
K. C. Ng, Kodak Research Laboratories
C. Anagnostopoulos, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

10-1-2008

Abstract

We present a novel CMOS/MEMS microfluidic device that enables the controlled production and redirection of streams of picoliter-sized droplets at frequency rates in the hundreds of kilohertz range. Droplet generation and jet manipulation are achieved using voltage-controlled thermal modulation, at modest temperatures and with no moving elements. We discuss the fabrication and operating physics of the device and we compare experimental performance data with 3D CFD simulations. We discuss applications of this device to continuous inkjet printing.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Technical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI-Nanotech, Nanotechnology 2008

Volume

3

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Furlani, E. P., A. G. Lopez, K. C. Ng, and C. Anagnostopoulos. "Integrated thermal modulation and deflection of viscous microjets with applications to continuous inkjet printing." Technical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI-Nanotech, Nanotechnology 2008 3, (2008): 284-287. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/mcise_facpubs/62