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Hassan Masoud¹, Alexander Alexeev

¹George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

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Computational modeling designs nano-structured surfaces to control nanoparticle and polymer interactions within microchannels. Surface nanostructure geometry dictates whether particles are attracted to or repelled from channel walls.

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Area of Science:

Surface science and nanotechnology
Fluid dynamics and microfluidics
Materials science and engineering

Background:

Microfluidic devices are crucial for various applications, including diagnostics and drug delivery.
Controlling particle behavior within microchannels is essential for efficient device operation.
Existing methods for particle manipulation often lack precise control at the nanoscale.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and computationally model nano-structured surfaces for selective regulation of particle-wall interactions in microchannels.
To investigate the influence of nanoscopic post geometry on the behavior of colloid-polymer suspensions.
To achieve tunable attraction or repulsion of nanoparticles and polymers from microchannel walls.

Main Methods:

Utilizing computational modeling and simulations to design surface topographies.
Analyzing hydrodynamic interactions between fluid, nanoparticles, and polymer chains.
Parametric studies on nanoscopic post geometry (e.g., size, spacing, shape).

Main Results:

Demonstrated the ability to design nano-structured surfaces that precisely control particle behavior.
Identified specific nanoscopic post geometries that induce hydrodynamic attraction or repulsion.
Showcased the potential for selective manipulation of nanoparticles and polymer chains within microchannels.

Conclusions:

Nano-structured surfaces offer a powerful platform for regulating particle dynamics in microfluidic systems.
Surface geometry is a key design parameter for achieving desired particle-wall interactions.
This approach enables advanced control over colloid-polymer suspensions for tailored microfluidic applications.