A NOVEL MICROSTIRRER AND ARRAYS FOR MICROFLUIDIC MIXING

We present a novel active micro stirrer and its arrays for micro total analysis systems. These mixers are capable of rapid and on-demand mixing. Fabrication of the microstirrers is described. The mixing efficiency is investigated using experimental means and computer-aided fluid simulation.

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