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