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  • Microfluidics
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Materials Science

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  • Droplet breakup at bifurcating junctions is crucial for microfluidic applications.
  • Existing single-layer designs have limitations in controlling droplet size and fission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate droplet breakup dynamics in a novel bi-layer bifurcating microchannel.
  • Compare performance with single-layer junctions.
  • Develop methods for controlled droplet fission and sorting.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental investigation of droplet behavior in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microchannels.
  • Numerical simulations to analyze fluid dynamics and pressure drop.
  • Development of a phase diagram and correlation for predicting droplet breakup.

Main Results:

  • The bi-layer junction enables asymmetric fission, producing daughter droplets of distinct, monodisperse sizes.
  • A phase diagram predicts droplet breakup conditions.
  • Droplet switching is achievable by tuning flow resistance.
  • The bi-layer system requires a lower pressure drop compared to single-layer designs.

Conclusions:

  • The novel bi-layer bifurcating microchannel provides enhanced control over emulsion formation, fission, and sorting.
  • This microstructure is suitable for applications like drug encapsulation and release studies in complex media.