Microscale Thermal Transport and Electromechanical Microfluidic Actuation

Suresh V. Garimella, Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University
Dong Liu, Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University

Abstract

This paper summarizes recent advances in fundamental research on microscale thermal transport in phase-change processes and developments in novel microfluidic actuation methods using electromechanical effects. The research topics covered include thin-film transport, pool boiling heat transfer enhancement, convective flow boiling in microchannels, microscale ionic winds, micropumping using electrohydrodynamic effects including ion induction and dielectrophoresis, and electrowetting-based control of liquid droplet motion. Progress in microscale flow characterization and non-intrusive temperature measurement is also discussed.

Discipline(s)

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology