Design and evaluation of emulsion generation device using ultrasonic vibration and microchannel

Takefumi Kanda, Takuya Harada, Yoshiyuki Tominaga, Koichi Suzumori, Tsutomu Ono, Sotaro Iwabuchi, Kazuyuki Ito, Ken-ichi Ogawara, Kazutaka Higaki, Yuta Yoshizawa

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Abstract

The aim of this research is to realize a small continuous flow system with emulsification devices. This system is designed for the generation of sub-micron or nano monodisperse emulsions. In this study, we have designed, fabricated, and evaluated a device that consists of a microchannel plate and an ultrasonic vibrating plate. This device can realize a continuous flow system and the plates are easily stacked. The oscillation frequency was 2.25 MHz. We succeeded in generating emulsions that have a diameter of 200 nm. We also designed the cross-sectional pattern of the microchannel of the ultrasonic device to increase residence time effectively. As a result, we have succeeded in obtaining emulsions that have a diameter of 80 nm.

Original languageEnglish
Article number07HE24
JournalJapanese journal of applied physics
Volume50
Issue number7 PART 2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)
  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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