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Alexander A Doinikov¹, Michael S Gerlt¹, Jürg Dual¹

¹Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, Institute for Mechanical Systems (IMES), ETH Zurich, Tannenstrasse 3, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland.

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Oscillating sharp edges in microfluidic systems generate acoustic radiation forces, controllably attracting or repelling particles. This discovery enables precise particle manipulation and trapping in microfluidic devices.

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Area of Science:

Acoustics
Microfluidics
Particle Physics

Background:

Microfluidic systems are crucial for particle and cell manipulation.
Sharp-edge structures are employed in these systems for controlling particle behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the phenomenon of particle attraction and repulsion by oscillating sharp edges in microfluidic channels.
To develop an analytical theory for quantifying acoustic radiation forces generated by sharp edges.
To identify parameters governing particle-sharp edge interactions for targeted manipulation.

Main Methods:

Experimental observation of particle behavior near oscillating sharp edges.
Development of an analytical theory to model acoustic radiation forces.
Validation of the theoretical model with experimental data.

Main Results:

Oscillating sharp edges induce acoustic radiation forces that can attract or repel particles.
The analytical theory accurately predicts these forces and particle interactions.
Key parameters influencing attraction versus repulsion were identified.

Conclusions:

The developed theory provides a foundation for designing microfluidic systems utilizing sharp edges for particle trapping.
This work offers precise control over particle manipulation in microfluidic applications.
Experimental validation confirms the efficacy of the proposed theoretical framework.