MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES

摘要

In one representative embodiment, a device includes a main microchannel and at least two other microchannels. The main microchannel defines a main fluid flow path and has an opening, and first and second microchannels defining a first and second fluid flow paths, respectively. The first fluid flow path is in fluidic communication with the main fluid flow path via the opening and forms a first angle relative to the main microchannel less than 90 degrees. The second microchannel defines a second fluid flow path in fluidic communication with the main fluid flow path via the opening and in fluidic communication with the first fluid flow path. The second microchannel forms a second angle relative to the main microchannel less than 90 degrees. The first and second microchannels form a third angle relative to one another, with the third angle being between 60 and 135 degrees.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
a main microchannel defining a main fluid flow path and having an opening; a first microchannel defining a first fluid flow path, the first fluid flow path being in fluidic communication with the main fluid flow path via the opening, the first microchannel forming a first angle relative to the main microchannel, the first angle being less than 90 degrees; and a second microchannel defining a second fluid flow path, the second fluid flow path being in fluidic communication with the main fluid flow path via the opening and in fluidic communication with the first fluid flow path, the second microchannel forming a second angle relative to the main microchannel, the second angle being less than 90 degrees, wherein the first and second microchannel form a third angle relative to one another, the third angle being between 60 and 135 degrees.