In situ realization of asymmetric ratchet structures within microchannels by directionally guided light transmission and their directional flow behavior

Won Gyu Bae, Sang Moon Kim, Se Jin Choi, Sang Geun Oh, Hyunsik Yoon, Kookheon Char, Kahp Y. Suh

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Abstract

An asymmetric ratchet structure within microchannels is demonstrated by directionally guided light transmission for controlled liquid flow. A direct and facile method is presented to realize programmed asymmetric structures, which control the fluid direction and speed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2665-2670
Number of pages6
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume26
Issue number17
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 May 2014

Keywords

  • asymmetric structures
  • directional transmission
  • integration
  • lucius prism array
  • microchannel

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