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In the context of microfluidic systems, what is the purpose of flow focusing?
In the context of microfluidic systems, what is the purpose of flow focusing?
- Create a uniform flow profile (correct)
- Increase droplet size
- Reduce fluid viscosity
- Enhance plug formation
What effect does the surfactant have on the interface?
What effect does the surfactant have on the interface?
- Surface tension decreases (correct)
- Surface tension increases
- Electrical neutral molecules diffuse less easily
- Bonding strength of interface molecules increases
What is the significance of Coaxial Injection in the formation of droplets?
What is the significance of Coaxial Injection in the formation of droplets?
- Enhances mixing efficiency (correct)
- Promotes clogging in microchannels
- Reduces droplet production rate
- Causes irregular droplet sizes
How does the T-Junction structure contribute to plug formation in microfluidic systems?
How does the T-Junction structure contribute to plug formation in microfluidic systems?
What is a key advantage of using passive structures in the formation of droplets?
What is a key advantage of using passive structures in the formation of droplets?
Which characteristic best describes the diffusion process between droplets highlighted in the text?
Which characteristic best describes the diffusion process between droplets highlighted in the text?
What is the impact of increasing the volume flow rate (vcont) on droplet formation through coaxial injection?
What is the impact of increasing the volume flow rate (vcont) on droplet formation through coaxial injection?
What kind of flow behavior is observed when the volume flow rate (vcont) is low in coaxial injection?
What kind of flow behavior is observed when the volume flow rate (vcont) is low in coaxial injection?
How does an increase in volume flow rate (vcont) affect the number of satellite droplets in coaxial injection?
How does an increase in volume flow rate (vcont) affect the number of satellite droplets in coaxial injection?
What is the significance of an inclined cover plate in droplet formation?
What is the significance of an inclined cover plate in droplet formation?
In the generation of droplets using an inclined cover plate, what happens with an increase in angle alpha (α)?
In the generation of droplets using an inclined cover plate, what happens with an increase in angle alpha (α)?
How does a high volume flow rate (vcont) affect droplet formation through coaxial injection?
How does a high volume flow rate (vcont) affect droplet formation through coaxial injection?
What does the Laplace pressure do in the liquid phase when the jet radius decreases?
What does the Laplace pressure do in the liquid phase when the jet radius decreases?
What is the relationship between the pressure gradient and the flow inside the jet?
What is the relationship between the pressure gradient and the flow inside the jet?
What happens to a thin jet of liquid when disturbances with wavelengths greater than or equal to 2𝜋𝑅0 occur?
What happens to a thin jet of liquid when disturbances with wavelengths greater than or equal to 2𝜋𝑅0 occur?
What relationship do Effects 1 and 2 have in terms of competition?
What relationship do Effects 1 and 2 have in terms of competition?
