A 3D easily-assembled Micro-Cross for droplet generation

Lab Chip. 2014 Feb 21;14(4):795-8. doi: 10.1039/c3lc51126j. Epub 2013 Dec 23.

Abstract

We present an off-the-shelf device combined with some commercial adapters that performs as a micro droplet generator. The advantage of this unit lies in that it is assembled conveniently, connected elegantly with other droplet detection equipment, and it is high-pressure enduring. Most importantly, this Micro-Cross circumvents the problem of hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity and produces W/O or O/W droplets at a higher frequency than PDMS chips.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Dimethylpolysiloxanes / chemistry
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / methods*
  • Oils / chemistry
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Dimethylpolysiloxanes
  • Oils
  • Water
  • baysilon