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Pulsatile Flow in Microfluidic Systems.

Brian Dincau¹, Emilie Dressaire¹, Alban Sauret¹

¹Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA.

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|October 29, 2019

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Pulsatile flow in microfluidic systems enhances processes like mixing, droplet generation, and cell culture. This review explores its fluid dynamics, applications, and biological benefits, highlighting advantages over steady flow.

Keywords:

automation biomimicry microfluidics oscillatory pulsatile

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Area of Science:

Fluid dynamics
Microfluidics
Biotechnology

Background:

Microfluidic systems often utilize steady flow, limiting certain applications.
Understanding fluid dynamics at low Reynolds numbers is crucial for microfluidic control.
Pulsatile flow presents unique opportunities in microscale engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current knowledge and applications of pulsatile flow in microfluidics.
To explore the fluid dynamics principles governing pulsatile flow at low Reynolds numbers.
To highlight the benefits and challenges of implementing pulsatile flow in various scientific and biological applications.

Main Methods:

Review of fluid dynamics principles relevant to pulsatile flow.
Compilation of methods for generating pulsatile flow in microfluidic devices.
Analysis of existing literature on applications in microfluidic processes and biological systems.

Main Results:

Pulsatile flow generation methods are detailed.
Applications include enhanced emulsion droplet generation, mixing, particle separation, and clog mitigation.
Biological uses encompass mimicking physiological systems, improving cell cultures, and automating bioassays.

Conclusions:

Pulsatile flow offers significant advantages over steady flow in microfluidic systems.
Further research is needed to fully harness the potential of pulsatile flow.
Implementation requires new physical insights for optimal application development.