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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Cell Biology

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  • Traditional microfluidics relies on solid walls, limiting accessibility.
  • Open microfluidics uses fluid walls but faces challenges in predicting flow fields due to interface deformation.
  • A novel open microfluidic system uses a fluorocarbon interface for live-cell applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the behavior of fluid interfaces in open microfluidics.
  • To develop a predictive model for flow fields in open microfluidic systems.
  • To demonstrate control over flow fields and shear stress for cell biology.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a fluorocarbon (FC40) interface to confine the aqueous phase in open microfluidics.
  • Introduced common medium additives (fetal bovine serum, serum replacement) to the aqueous phase.
  • Developed a semi-analytical model to predict flow dynamics at the fluid interface.
  • Experimentally validated the model using single conduits and fractal vascular networks.

Main Results:

  • Medium additives induce elastic no-slip boundary conditions at the fluorocarbon interface.
  • The semi-analytical model accurately predicts flow fields in both simple and complex microfluidic geometries.
  • Demonstrated the ability to manipulate flow fields and shear stress by controlling interface properties.

Conclusions:

  • Elastic no-slip boundaries at fluid interfaces can be engineered using medium additives in open microfluidics.
  • The developed model provides a powerful tool for designing and controlling microfluidic devices for cell biology.
  • This approach offers enhanced control for applications in live-cell research and other fields.