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Title: Combined laser-based measurements for micro- and nano-scale transport phenomena
Authors: Hishida, K
Sato, Y
3rd Micro and Nano Flows Conference (MNF2011)
Keywords: Micro-PIV;LIF;Confocal microscopy;Evanescent wave illumination;Zeta-potential
Issue Date: 2011
Publisher: Brunel University
Citation: 3rd Micro and Nano Flows Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, 22-24 August 2011
Abstract: This paper summarizes our recent works in combined laser-based measurement techniques for investigating micro- and nano-scale transport phenomena. Micron-resolution particle image velocimetry combined with the laser induced fluorescence (LIF) technique has been developed for analyzing velocity and ion concentration distributions simultaneously. The measurement system was based upon a confocal microscope to realize the depth-resolution of approximately 2 μm, and we have applied this technique to liquid-liquid mixing flows, gas-liquid two-phase flows and gas permeation phenomena through membranes. To evaluate the electrostatic potential at a solid-liquid interface (i.e., zeta-potential), the LIF technique was extended with evanescent wave illumination, and only the fluorescent dye within approximately 100 nm from a microchannel wall was irradiated. The technique was applied to microdevices with a surface modification pattern, and the zeta-potential distribution was successfully visualized. Two proposed developments will contribute to novel applications related to microscale multiphase flows or electrokinetics.
Description: This paper was presented at the 3rd Micro and Nano Flows Conference (MNF2011), which was held at the Makedonia Palace Hotel, Thessaloniki in Greece. The conference was organised by Brunel University and supported by the Italian Union of Thermofluiddynamics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University of Thessaly, IPEM, the Process Intensification Network, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Heat Transfer Society, HEXAG - the Heat Exchange Action Group, and the Energy Institute.
URI: http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/6819
ISBN: 978-1-902316-98-7
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