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Capillary-Driven 3D Open Fluidic Networks for Versatile Continuous Flow Manipulation.

Shuangmei Wu¹, Siqi Sun¹, Jia Ye¹

¹Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China.

Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)

|May 5, 2025

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This study introduces capillary-driven 3D open fluidic networks (OFNs) for precise manipulation of continuous flows in open systems. These versatile networks enable advanced applications in microfluidics, chemistry, and biomedicine.

Keywords:

3D open fluidic networks capillary connected polyhedral frames continuous flow manipulation multifunctional programmable

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Area of Science:

Fluid Dynamics
Materials Science
Chemical Engineering

Background:

Continuous flow manipulation is crucial but challenging in open systems due to instability.
Current methods often use closed-pipe configurations, limiting functionality and environmental interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel system for manipulating continuous flows in open, 3D environments.
To demonstrate the versatility and applicability of this new technology in various scientific and engineering fields.

Main Methods:

Development of capillary-driven 3D open fluidic networks (OFNs) using connected polyhedral frames.
Each frame acts as a fluid chamber with free interfaces; connecting rods serve as valves for flow control.
Demonstration of precise control over flow direction, velocity, and path in 3D space.

Main Results:

OFNs enable seamless adaptation to diverse fluid systems for precise 3D manipulation of multiple flows.
Successful applications include selective metallization, programmable mixing, diagnostics, and spatiotemporal control of multi-step reactions.
Free fluid interfaces of OFNs facilitate controlled drug release and efficient heat exchange.

Conclusions:

The developed OFNs offer a versatile platform for advanced fluid manipulation in open systems.
This technology has significant potential to drive innovation in microfluidics, interfacial chemistry, and biomedicine.
OFNs overcome limitations of closed-pipe systems, opening new avenues for research and development.