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AC Electrothermal Effect in Microfluidics: A Review.

Alinaghi Salari^1,2,3, Maryam Navi^1,2,3, Thomas Lijnse⁴

¹Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada.

|November 14, 2019

Summary

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This review explores AC electrothermal effects for microfluidic fluid manipulation in lab-on-a-chip devices. It offers a comprehensive reference for researchers, comparing techniques and recommending configurations for optimal performance.

Keywords:

electrothermal microelectrode microfluidics micromixing micropump

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Area of Science:

Microfluidics
Electrokinetics
Lab-on-a-chip devices

Background:

The electrothermal effect has been studied in microfluidics since the 1990s.
It is a promising technique for fluid manipulation in lab-on-a-chip devices.
Understanding electrokinetic phenomena provides context for the electrothermal effect.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a timely overview of AC electrothermal field research.
To serve as a comprehensive reference for new researchers in the field.
To categorize and review recent advances in electrothermal effects.

Main Methods:

Literature review of AC electrothermal studies.
Comparative analysis of electrokinetic phenomena.
Categorization of recent advancements in the electrothermal field.

Main Results:

Recent advances in the AC electrothermal field are reviewed and categorized.
Results and achievements from various studies are compared.
Recommendations are provided for selecting proper configurations and parameters.

Conclusions:

The AC electrothermal effect is a viable technique for microfluidic applications.
This review offers valuable insights into the current state of the electrothermal field.
Researchers can use this overview to make informed decisions on experimental design.