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Olukayode Majekodunmi, Sara Hashmi
In suspension flows through microchannels with parallel walls, rigid particles form clogs that grow continuously in the upstream direction. However, introducing a slight taper to channel walls leads to a qualitatively different clogging mechanism. Clogs of rigid particles do not grow continuously in these tapered…
Nan Jia, Arthur Daignault Bouchard, Tianyang Deng, Leon Torres de Oliveira + 2 more
In this paper, we present a generalizable method for the fabrication of disposable spectrofluidic devices for solution characterization by attenuated total reflectance (ATR) Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. A major design feature is the integration of an ATR element into the device rather than the…
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This work investigates the fluid dynamics of electrolyte mixing within the tanks of vanadium flow batteries. Custom axisymmetric tanks are used to study the different flow regimes that emerge during battery cycling at various flow rates. A dual online diagnostic tool based on UV-vis spectroscopy enables precise…
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Ion channels selectively transfer ions across cell membranes, yet the precise basis of selectivity remains unresolved. Acid-Sensing Ion Channels (ASICs), part of the sodium-selective ENaC/DEG family, are implicated in processes such as pain, fear, memory, and cancer. Like other sodium channels, ASICs permit partially…
Penelope Jones, Ulrich Stimming, Alpha Lee
Accurate forecasting of lithium-ion battery performance is important for easing consumer concerns about the safety and reliability of electric vehicles. Most research on battery health prognostics focuses on the R&D setting where cells are subjected to the same usage patterns, yet in practice there is great variability…
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Plant pathogen zoospores play a vital role in the transmission of several significant plant diseases, with their early detection being important for effective pathogen management. Current methods for pathogen detection involve labour-intensive specimen collection and laboratory testing, lacking real-time feedback…
Nitish Singh, Ajeet Kumar, Animangsu Ghatak
Hypothesis : When a liquid is inserted inside a microfluidic channel, embedded within a soft elastomeric layer, e.g. poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS), the thin wall of the channel deforms, due to change in solid-liquid interfacial energy. This phenomenon is known as Elastocapillary effect. The evolution of a new species…
Amid Shakeri, Shadman Khan, Noor Abu Jarad, Tohid Didar
Various fields within biomedical engineering have been afforded rapid scientific advancement through the incorporation of microfluidics. As literature surrounding biological systems become more comprehensive and many microfluidic platforms show potential for commercialization, the development of representative fluidic…