Surfaces channel liquids Image TRN 031401

Description: The red liquid flowing through this microchannel is guided by the hydrophilic nature of the top and bottom surfaces of the channel. The width of the liquid stream is about 1 millimeter, the height is about 200 microns. The non-red regions of the channel contain air.

Source: University of Illinois

Story: Surfaces channel liquids
TRN March 14, 2001

TRN Categories: Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

Form: Still

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