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  • Microfluidics
  • Bionic Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Gaslock is a significant challenge in microchannel water transportation, hindering performance and applications.
  • Existing solutions require specialized pumps and systems, alongside reduced gas concentration.
  • Nature offers efficient solutions, such as the hummingbird's tongue for nectar feeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel bionic open microchannel inspired by hummingbird tongues.
  • To address and mitigate the gaslock phenomenon in microfluidic systems.
  • To explore potential applications of the bionic microchannel in various fields.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a bionic open microchannel mimicking hummingbird tongue geometry.
  • Integration of the microchannel into a system for fluid transport experiments.
  • Testing the microchannel's performance in gas discharge and liquid transport.
  • Demonstrating applications such as oil-water separation and laser-induced transpiration.

Main Results:

  • The bionic open microchannel successfully discharges unwanted gas without compromising fluidic performance.
  • The design facilitates the extrusion of oil droplets, showing potential for oil-water separation.
  • A mimicked "leaf" structure using the microchannels demonstrated efficient "transpiration" under laser irradiation.
  • The microchannels show promise for controlled oil-water separation and chemical release.

Conclusions:

  • The bionic open microchannel offers a new strategy for fabricating microchannels that overcome gaslock.
  • The design has significant potential applications in multiphase phenomena within microchannels.
  • This work opens avenues for advancements in areas like solar vapor generation and drug delivery.