Presentation Profile
Utilizing a Novel Microfluidic Viscometer for Fast and Accurate Analysis of Materials at Low Viscosity and High Shear
Currently Scheduled: 1/18/2018 - 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Room: Room 372 D
Main Author
Matt Vanden Eynden - Formulaction, Inc.
- Patrick Abgrall
- Patrycia Adamska
- Yoann Lefeuvre
- Gerard Meunier
Abstract:
Understanding the behavior of materials under varying shear rates will help deliver quality results and projections of a materials performance. Using rheometers or rotational viscometers may not provide access to optimal viscosity and shear rate ranges with relative ease. Here, we utilize a novel device that employs a co-flow microfluidic principle to obtain the viscosity of various products as a product is run against a reference inside of a microfluidic chip. The confined, laminar flow allows access to high shear rates (> 10^5 s-1) while also performing at low viscosities (< 1 cP). Current examples and applications will be discussed.
