3D Optofluidic Control Using Reconfigurable Thermal Barriers
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| author | Schmidt, Falko Gonzalez-Gomez, Carlos David Ruiz-Reina, Emilio Rica, Raul A. Arroyo, Jaime Ortega Quidant, Romain |
| author_facet | Schmidt, Falko Gonzalez-Gomez, Carlos David Ruiz-Reina, Emilio Rica, Raul A. Arroyo, Jaime Ortega Quidant, Romain |
| contents | Microfluidics has revolutionized control over small volumes through the use of physical barriers. However, the rigidity of these barriers limits flexibility in applications. We present an optofluidic toolbox that leverages structured light and photothermal conversion to create dynamic, reconfigurable fluidic boundaries. This system enables precise manipulation of fluids and particles by generating 3D thermal landscapes with high spatial control. Our approach replicates the functions of traditional barriers while additionally allowing real-time reconfiguration for complex tasks, such as individual particle steering and size-based sorting in heterogeneous mixtures. These results highlight the platform's potential for adaptive and multifunctional microfluidic systems in applications such as chemical synthesis, lab-on-chip devices, and microbiology, seamlessly integrating with existing setups due to its flexibility and minimal operation requirements. |
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| spellingShingle | 3D Optofluidic Control Using Reconfigurable Thermal Barriers Schmidt, Falko Gonzalez-Gomez, Carlos David Ruiz-Reina, Emilio Rica, Raul A. Arroyo, Jaime Ortega Quidant, Romain Soft Condensed Matter Applied Physics Microfluidics has revolutionized control over small volumes through the use of physical barriers. However, the rigidity of these barriers limits flexibility in applications. We present an optofluidic toolbox that leverages structured light and photothermal conversion to create dynamic, reconfigurable fluidic boundaries. This system enables precise manipulation of fluids and particles by generating 3D thermal landscapes with high spatial control. Our approach replicates the functions of traditional barriers while additionally allowing real-time reconfiguration for complex tasks, such as individual particle steering and size-based sorting in heterogeneous mixtures. These results highlight the platform's potential for adaptive and multifunctional microfluidic systems in applications such as chemical synthesis, lab-on-chip devices, and microbiology, seamlessly integrating with existing setups due to its flexibility and minimal operation requirements. |
| title | 3D Optofluidic Control Using Reconfigurable Thermal Barriers |
| topic | Soft Condensed Matter Applied Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.15708 |