Novel microsystems for concentration gradient generation through computer optimization with validation using optical instrumentation

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Novel microsystems for concentration gradient generation through computer optimization with validation using optical instrumentation. / Yusuf, Hayat Abdulla; Baldock, Sara J.; Barber, Robert W. et al.
In: Microelectronic Engineering, Vol. 85, No. 5-6, 05.2008, p. 1265-1268.

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Yusuf, HA, Baldock, SJ, Barber, RW, Fielden, PR, Goddard, NJ & Brown, BJT 2008, 'Novel microsystems for concentration gradient generation through computer optimization with validation using optical instrumentation', Microelectronic Engineering, vol. 85, no. 5-6, pp. 1265-1268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2007.12.052

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Yusuf, H. A., Baldock, S. J., Barber, R. W., Fielden, P. R., Goddard, N. J., & Brown, B. J. T. (2008). Novel microsystems for concentration gradient generation through computer optimization with validation using optical instrumentation. Microelectronic Engineering, 85(5-6), 1265-1268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2007.12.052

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Yusuf HA, Baldock SJ, Barber RW, Fielden PR, Goddard NJ, Brown BJT. Novel microsystems for concentration gradient generation through computer optimization with validation using optical instrumentation. Microelectronic Engineering. 2008 May;85(5-6):1265-1268. doi: 10.1016/j.mee.2007.12.052

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Yusuf, Hayat Abdulla ; Baldock, Sara J. ; Barber, Robert W. et al. / Novel microsystems for concentration gradient generation through computer optimization with validation using optical instrumentation. In: Microelectronic Engineering. 2008 ; Vol. 85, No. 5-6. pp. 1265-1268.

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abstract = "Novel microfluidic resistive network designs have been evaluated theoretically and experimentally. Such networks are an important component of microreactor technology and are used in analytical and biomedical applications for precisely controlled and evenly stepped dilution.A detailed model and a simplification algorithm have been devised for these networks. Their combination produces novel simplified network designs that exhibit less hierarchical branching over existing network designs. Rapid prediction and optimization of a layout that meets an arbitrary outlet profile is also possible.High levels of linearity were achieved on three microdevice fluidic networks. Good agreement of the experimental results from tested devices with the model was obtained. In addition, CFD simulation of one of the designs gave good agreement with results from the model presented, a good linear outlet profile being obtained.",

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