Zhang K, Liang Q, Ai X, Hu P, Wang Y, Luo G. On-demand microfluidic droplet manipulation using hydrophobic ferrofluid as a continuous-phase.
LAB ON A CHIP 2011;
11:1271-5. [PMID:
21327251 DOI:
10.1039/c0lc00484g]
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Abstract
Multiple essential microdroplet operation units, including splitting, dispensing, oil-phase exchange, trapping, release and demulsification, were successfully implemented by combining hydrophobic ferrofluid with microfluidic chips.
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