The fluidics system is an indispensable and primary component of phacoemulsification. Both the gravity-fluidics system and active-fluidics system are commonly used in practice. The irrigation pressure of the gravity-fluidics system is determined by t...
Metallic structures can be used for the localized heating of fluid and the controlled generation of microfluidic currents. Carefully designed currents can move and trap small particles and cells. Here we demonstrate a new bi-metallic substrate that a...
An automated flow method for the determination of hydrazine based on the concept of zone-fluidics has been developed. The analyte reacts under flow conditions with p-dimethylamino benzaldehyde (25 mmol L−1) in micellar medium (100 mmol L−...
In the present study, the determination of histidine (HIS) by an on-line flow method based on the concept of zone fluidics is reported. HIS reacts fast with o-phthalaldehyde at a mildly basic medium (pH 7.5) and in the absence of additional nucleophi...
Fluidic and non-fluidic surface plasmon resonance measurements were realized for the same type of sensory layer and using the same mouse IgG antibody and anti-mouse IgG antibody biomolecular system. A comparison of the thicknesses of the anti-mouse I...
Using a no-moving-component output-fed bistable fluidic oscillator to control fluid flows into a parallel path has been recognized for a considerable time, but as yet it is not so widely adopted as its obvious benefits would deserve. This may be attr...
A zone-fluidics (ZF) based automated fluorimetric sensor for the determination of pharmaceutically active adamantine derivatives, i.e., amantadine (AMA), memantine (MEM) and rimantadine (RIM) is reported. Discrete zones of the analytes and reagents (...
In the present study, we report the results of our investigation of the oxidative forced degradation of glutathione in its nutraceutical formulations by two validated analytical methods. The first is based on the reaction of glutathione with o-phthal...
In acoustic receiver design, the receiving sensitivity and bandwidth are two primary parameters that determine the performance of a device. The trade-off between sensitivity and bandwidth makes the design very challenging, meaning it needs to be fine...
In the exploitation of deep geothermal energy from hot dry rock (HDR) reservoirs, traditional drilling methodologies exhibit a retarded penetration rate, posing a significant impediment to efficient energy extraction. The fluidic DTH hammer is recogn...
In the present research, a zone fluidics-based automated sensor for the analysis of captopril in in vitro dissolution samples is reported. Captopril is reacted under flow conditions with Ni(II) (10 mmol L−1) in alkaline medium (0.15% v/v NH3) to form...
The number of applications where fluidic oscillators are expected to be used in the future, is raising sharply, then their ability of interacting with the boundary layer to modify forces on bluff bodies, enhancing heat transfer or decreasing noise ge...
Purpose: To evaluate the efficiency and safety of high-fluidics ultrasound emulsification using slim-shaft-strong-bevel (SSSB) tip technology for nucleus workup through mini- and micro-incisions. Materials and Methods: 77 patients underwent immediate...
Air-coupled ultrasonic testing is widely used in the industry for the non-destructive testing of compound materials. It provides a fast and efficient way to inspect large concrete civil infrastructures for damage that might lead to catastrophic failu...
In order to investigate an efficient water control method suitable for the bottom water occurring during the production process of horizontal wells in bottom water reservoirs, the characteristic curves of a Fluidic Diode AICD (Automatic Inflow Contro...
In this paper, a fluidic capacitive inclination sensor is presented and compared to three types of silicon-based microelectromechanical system (MEMS) accelerometers. MEMS accelerometers are commonly used for tilt measurement. They can only be manufac...
Herein, we report a new automated flow method based on zone fluidics for the simultaneous determination of homocysteine and homocysteine thiolactone using fluorimetric detection (λext = 370 nm/λem = 480 nm). Homocysteine thiolactone is...
Fluidic oscillators have emerged as a prominent topic of research in the field of flow control, owing to their broad sweep range and enhanced control efficiency. However, the underlying mechanisms governing the operation of fluidic oscillators remain...
Flow separation control over a wall-mounted hump model was studied experimentally to assess the performance of fluidic oscillators (sweeping jet actuators). An array of fluidic oscillators was used to control flow separation. The results showed that...
To improve the turn-down ratio of a lean combustor, which has the greatest potential for reducing NOx emissions from jet engines, fuel staging is commonly employed. To further extend the stable operation range, air staging with a fluidic element is a...
Fluidic signals transferred between mutually communicating components of fluidic circuits are nowadays still often in the format of continuously varied value of pressure or flow rate. Especially when transported over longer distances, these simple si...
Investigations of fluidic oscillators, or sweeping jet actuators, have primarily been conducted within the incompressible flow regime, which limits the accuracy of estimating fluidic oscillator performance for compressible flows. The objective of thi...
Microfluidic biochips have been in the scientific spotlight for over two decades, and although technologically advanced, they still struggle to deliver on the promise for ubiquitous miniaturization and automation for the biomedical sector. One of the...
Thrust vectoring innovations are demonstrated ideas that improve the projection of aerospace power with enhanced maneuverability, control effectiveness, survivability, performance, and stealth. Thrust vector control systems following a variety of con...
In this paper, we investigate the design of pennate topology fluidic artificial muscle bundles under spatial constraints. Soft fluidic actuators are of great interest to roboticists and engineers, due to their potential for inherent compliance and sa...
An axial oscillation tool is proved to be effective in solving problems associated with high friction and torque in the sliding drilling of a complex well. The fluidic axial oscillation tool, based on an output-fed bistable fluidic oscillator, is a t...
If a gas volume is distributed into many microbubbles of a sub-millimetre size, the total gas/liquid surface becomes very large. This increases overall heat and/or mass transport across the sum of surfaces. The paper discusses several applications in...
This paper aims to review some of the available tunable devices with emphasis on the techniques employed, fabrications, merits, and demerits of each technique. In the era of fluidic microstrip communication devices, versatility and stability have bec...
The present work investigated the effects of bending the outlet nozzles of fluidic oscillators installed on the NACA0015 airfoil with a flap on the flow control performance and, thus, the aerodynamic performance of the airfoil. The effects of bending...
Fluidic silty sand is often difficult to use directly in engineering construction because of its low strength and plasticity index. This study employed steel slag to replace part of the cement in silty sand stabilization to broaden the feasibility of...
Static in vitro permeation experiments are commonly used to gain insights into the permeation properties of drug substances but exhibit limitations due to missing physiologic cell stimuli. Thus, fluidic systems integrating stimuli, such as physicoche...
The fluidic sprinkler, a relatively new type of rotating sprinkler, has been the subject of quite a lot of research about its structural parameters, hydraulic characteristics, and water distribution profile, albeit under indoor conditions. The fluidi...
Optical biosensors have a significant impact on various aspects of our lives. In many applications of optical biosensors, fluidic chambers play a crucial role in facilitating controlled fluid delivery. It is essential to achieve complete liquid repla...
The fluidic pintle nozzle, a new method to control the thrust of a solid rocket motor, has been proposed in recent years by combining the pintle with the aerodynamic throat (fluidic throat). The study of static characteristics has proved that it has...
A low-cost polyethylene terephthalate fluidic sensor (PET-FS) is demonstrated for the concentration variation measurement on fluidic solutions. The PET-FS consisted of a triangular fluidic container attached with a birefringent PET thin layer. The PE...
In this paper, the dataset is collected from the fluidic muscle datasheet. This dataset is then used to train models predicting the pressure, force, and contraction length of the fluidic muscle, as three separate outputs. This modeling is performed w...
Fluidic oscillators have proven their capabilities and advantages in terms of the generation of oscillating jets without moving parts for many years, mainly in experimental studies. In this paper, the design, development, and integration of fluidic a...
The deformation behavior of a pH-sensitive hydrogel micro-fluidic valve system is investigated using inhomogeneous gel deformation theory, in which the fluid-structure interaction (FSI) of the gel solid and fluid flow in the pipe is considered. We us...
Fluidic oscillators are often used to modify the forces fluid generates on any given bluff body; they can also be used as flow, pressure or acoustic sensors, with each application requiring a particular oscillator configuration. Regarding the fluidic...
Monitoring the working condition of hydraulic equipment is significance in industrial fields. The abnormal wear of the hydraulic system can be revealed by detecting the variety and size of micro metal debris in the hydraulic oil. We thus present the...
In this study, numerical simulations were conducted to confirm the possibility of improved mixing performance by using a fluidic oscillator as a fuel injector. Three-dimensional URANS non-reacting simulations were conducted to examine air–fuel...
Unsteady numerical simulations, coupled with the SST (Shear Stress Transport) k-ω turbulence model, were conducted to study the mixing-enhancement characteristics of the excited jet generated by the fluidic oscillator and the air tab in a singl...
Paper discusses a device belonging into an interesting and yet little-known family of no-moving-part active fluidic rectifiers. The generated steady component of flow and pressure are driven by input alternating flow from an external source. The abse...
We report on a compact two-electrode voltage clamping system composed of microfabricated electrodes and a fluidic device for Xenopus laevis oocytes. The device was fabricated by assembling Si-based electrode chips and acrylic frames to form fluidic c...
The fluidic barrier in centrifugal microfluidic platforms is a newly introduced concept for making multiple emulsions and microparticles. In this study, we focused on particle generation application to better characterize this method. Because the phe...
In this paper, a fluidic glucose sensor that is based on a complementary split-ring resonator (CSRR) is proposed for the microwave frequency region. The detection of glucose with different concentrations from 0 mg/dL to 400 mg/dL in a non-invasive ma...
Electro-fluidic display (EFD) is one of the most promising reflective displays because of its full color and video speed. Colored EFD oil, which normally consists of soluble organic dyes and non-polar solvent, plays a critical role in color, electro-...
Contaminated autonomous-driving sensors frequently malfunction, resulting in accidents; these sensors need regular cleaning. The autonomous-driving sensor-cleaning nozzle currently used is the windshield-washer nozzle; few studies have focused on the...
Flexible strain sensors with high sensitivity, wide sensing range, and excellent long-term stability are highly anticipated due to their promising potential in user-friendly electronic skins, interactive wearable systems, and robotics. Fortunately, t...
Microphysiological systems (MPSs), such as organ-on-a-chip platforms, are promising alternatives to animal testing for drug development and physiological research. The BioStellar™ Plate is a commercial MPS platform featuring an open-top culture...
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