Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A comprehensive analysis of the Bencao (herbal) small RNA Atlas reveals novel RNA therapeutics for treating human diseases.

Science China. Life sciences·2023
Same author

HLA-E-restricted SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells from convalescent COVID-19 patients suppress virus replication despite HLA class Ia down-regulation.

Science immunology·2023
Same author

A Local and Abscopal Effect Observed with Liposomal Encapsulation of Intratumorally Injected Oncolytic Adenoviral Therapy.

Cancers·2023
Same author

Diagnostics and analysis of SARS-CoV-2: current status, recent advances, challenges and perspectives.

Chemical science·2023
Same author

Broadband Vibration-Based Energy Harvesting for Wireless Sensor Applications Using Frequency Upconversion.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2023
Same author

Differential plant cell responses to

mBio·2023

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 6, 2026

Analyzing Mixing Inhomogeneity in a Microfluidic Device by Microscale Schlieren Technique
10:12

Analyzing Mixing Inhomogeneity in a Microfluidic Device by Microscale Schlieren Technique

Published on: June 12, 2015

8.7K

Identification of microfluidic two-phase flow patterns in lab-on-chip devices.

Zhaochu Yang1, Tao Dong, Einar Halvorsen

  • 1Department of Micro and Nano Systems Technology, Vestfold University College, Postboks 2243, 3103 Tonsberg, Norway.

Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering
|November 12, 2013
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a new capacitive sensor for identifying microfluidic two-phase flow in lab-on-chip devices. The sensor uses interdigital electrodes and a thin insulation layer for easy integration and reliable flow pattern detection.

Keywords:
flow patternsinterdigital electrodelab on a chipmicrochannelmicrofluidictwo-phase flow

More Related Videos

Separating Beads and Cells in Multi-channel Microfluidic Devices Using Dielectrophoresis and Laminar Flow
09:45

Separating Beads and Cells in Multi-channel Microfluidic Devices Using Dielectrophoresis and Laminar Flow

Published on: February 4, 2011

30.1K
Millifluidics for Chemical Synthesis and Time-resolved Mechanistic Studies
12:55

Millifluidics for Chemical Synthesis and Time-resolved Mechanistic Studies

Published on: November 27, 2013

10.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Analyzing Mixing Inhomogeneity in a Microfluidic Device by Microscale Schlieren Technique
10:12

Analyzing Mixing Inhomogeneity in a Microfluidic Device by Microscale Schlieren Technique

Published on: June 12, 2015

8.7K
Separating Beads and Cells in Multi-channel Microfluidic Devices Using Dielectrophoresis and Laminar Flow
09:45

Separating Beads and Cells in Multi-channel Microfluidic Devices Using Dielectrophoresis and Laminar Flow

Published on: February 4, 2011

30.1K
Millifluidics for Chemical Synthesis and Time-resolved Mechanistic Studies
12:55

Millifluidics for Chemical Synthesis and Time-resolved Mechanistic Studies

Published on: November 27, 2013

10.8K

Area of Science:

  • Microfluidics
  • Sensor Technology
  • Electrical Engineering

Background:

  • Lab-on-chip devices require precise monitoring of fluid behavior.
  • Identifying two-phase flow (gas/liquid) is crucial for microfluidic applications.
  • Existing methods for two-phase flow identification can be complex or difficult to integrate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a novel capacitive sensor for microfluidic two-phase flow identification.
  • To demonstrate the sensor's compatibility with lab-on-chip systems.
  • To analyze design considerations and fabrication processes for the sensor.

Main Methods:

  • Design and fabrication of a capacitive sensor utilizing interdigital electrodes and a thin insulation layer.
  • Investigation of the transducing principle for gas/liquid flow patterns.
  • Numerical simulations to verify the operational principle.
  • Analysis of factors influencing sensor performance.

Main Results:

  • The capacitive sensor effectively identifies microfluidic two-phase flow patterns.
  • Numerical simulations confirmed the sensor's operational principle.
  • Key design considerations and performance-affecting factors were identified.
  • A feasible fabrication process flow was proposed.

Conclusions:

  • The developed capacitive sensor offers a viable solution for microfluidic two-phase flow identification.
  • The sensor's design facilitates easy integration into lab-on-chip devices.
  • Further research can optimize fabrication and performance for broader applications.