Faster multiple emulsification with drop splitting

Citation:

Abate, A. R. ; Weitz, D. A. Faster multiple emulsification with drop splitting. Lab on a Chip 2011, 11, 1911-1915. Copy at http://www.tinyurl.com/y5cn9uqx
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Abstract:

Microfluidic devices can form emulsions in which the drops have an intricate, controlled structure; however, a challenge is that the droplets are produced slowly, typically only a few millilitres per hour. Here, we present a simple technique to increase the production rate. Using a large drop maker, we produce large drops at a fast volumetric rate; by splitting these drops several times in a splitting array, we create drops of the desired small size. The advantage of this over forming the small drops directly using a small drop maker is that the drops can be formed at much faster rates. This can be applied to the production of single and multiple emulsions.

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