New publication on the optimization of Tesla diodes for microfluidic applications

 

In a joint effort among the group of theoretical physics, microsystems engineering and us a study was published showing an automated approach to optimize the geometry of Tesla diodes in terms of diodicity and low pressure drop for very low volume flow rates in the Journal of Microsystems and Nanoengineering.

 

Reference: S. Bohm, H.B. Phi, A. Moriyama, E. Runge, S. Strehle, J. König, C. Cierpka, L. Dittrich (2022) Highly efficient passive Tesla valves for microfluidic applications, Microsystems & Nanoengineering 8, 97, DOI: 10.1038/s41378-022-00437-4, open access

 

Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41378-022-00437-4

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