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¹Physics of Fluids, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, PO Box 217, 7500, AE, Enschede, The Netherlands. R.J.Dijkink@tnw.utwente.nl

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We developed a laser-induced cavitation technique for pumping fluids in microfluidic devices. This method efficiently moves small fluid volumes against significant pressure, offering a robust solution for lab-on-a-chip applications.

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Area of Science:

Microfluidics
Cavitation Physics
Materials Science

Background:

Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices require precise fluid handling.
Existing pumping techniques can be complex or lack robustness.
Versatile and efficient micro-pumping solutions are in high demand.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel cavitation-based pumping technique for microfluidic applications.
To demonstrate the capability of this technique to pump small fluid volumes against a pressure head.
To investigate the key parameters influencing the pumping performance.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a laser pulse to induce a single cavitation event in a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microfluidic chip.
Employing high-speed photography (1 million frames/s) to visualize fluid dynamics.
Conducting a parameter study to identify optimal operating conditions.

Main Results:

Successfully pumped 4000 cubic micrometers of fluid in 75 microseconds against 3 bar pressure.
Achieved continuous pumping at 5 Hz in narrow microchannels (20 micrometers width).
Identified laser focus distance, bubble size, and chamber geometry as critical operational parameters.

Conclusions:

Laser-induced cavitation offers a powerful and controllable pumping mechanism for LOC devices.
The elasticity of PDMS material influences the overall fluid flow dynamics.
This technique provides a robust and efficient method for microfluidic fluid manipulation.