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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