论文成果
A novel microfluidic viscometer for measuring viscosity of ultrasmall volumes of Newtonian and non-Newtonian liquids
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发表刊物：
Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering
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摘要：
Viscosity is a critical fluid property that significantly influences fluid behavior and performance across various systems. Most commercial viscometers require relatively large sample volumes (on the order of milliliters), which restricts their utility in scenarios where only limited sample volumes are available. For instance, human tear fluid - essential for developing effective treatment strategies - is scarce (typically on the order of microliters), especially in individuals living with dry eye disease. To address this limitation, we present a novel microfluidic viscometer platform capable of measuring the viscosity of ultra-small volumes (i.e. ~ 10 microlitres) of both Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. The working principle is based on the Hagen-Poiseuille equation, incorporating the Weissenberg-Rabinowitsch-Mooney correction for slit-flow, and employs an optically transparent microfluidic chip integrated with supporting devices including a syringe pump, manifold, camera, and differential pressure transducer. Preliminary validation was conducted using glycerol solutions, artificial tears, and tear samples from both dry and healthy eyes. This microfluidic viscometer holds promise for measuring the shear viscosity of small volumes of biofluid samples (e.g synovial fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, tear films) or pharmaceuticals (e.g. monoclonal antibodies, ophthalmic drug delivery products) by developing surface coating materials appropriate for specific samples.
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全部作者：
Pei Zhao,Chau-Minh Phan,Lacey Haines,Lyndon Jones
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第一作者：
Wasim Kapadia,Nikhil V Giri
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论文类型：
期刊论文
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通讯作者：
Ning Qin,Carolyn L Ren
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卷号：
35
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页面范围：
055005
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是否译文：
否
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发表时间：
2025-04-01
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收录刊物：
SCI
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