Devices and methods using fluid-transporting features of differing dwell times

摘要

A fluidic device is provided that includes a plurality of fluid-transporting features extending from a common inlet to a common outlet and a means for effecting fluid flow through the fluid-transporting features. The features are associated with differing fluid dwell times. The means for effecting fluid flow cooperates with the fluid-transporting features to merge fluids from the fluid-transporting features in a manner effective to produce an output stream from the common outlet that exhibits at least one desired characteristic generated as a result of the differing dwell times. Also provided is a method for producing a fluid stream exhibiting at least one desired characteristic. Optionally, the device and/or method are used in microfluidic applications.