Preparation and Analysis of Structured Color Janus Droplets Based on Microfluidic 3D Droplet Printing
The microfluidic technique for the three-dimensional (3D) printing of Janus droplets offers precise control over their size, orientation, and positioning. The proposed approach investigates the impact of variables such as the volume ratio of the oil phase, droplet size, and the ratio of nonionic sur...
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| author | Chuang Wu Hanqi Jia Haithm Yahya Mohammed Almuaalemi A. S. M. Muhtasim Fuad Sohan Binfeng Yin |
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| description | The microfluidic technique for the three-dimensional (3D) printing of Janus droplets offers precise control over their size, orientation, and positioning. The proposed approach investigates the impact of variables such as the volume ratio of the oil phase, droplet size, and the ratio of nonionic surfactants on the dimensions of the structured color apertures of Janus droplets. The findings reveal that structured color apertures modulate accurately. Furthermore, fabricating color patterns facilitates cat, fish, and various other specific shapes using structured color Janus droplets. The color patterns exhibit temperature-sensitive properties, enabling them to transition between display and concealed states. Herein, the adopted microfluidic technique creates Janus droplets with customizable characteristics and uniform size, solving orientation as well as space arrangement problems. This approach holds promising applications for optical devices, sensors, and biomimetic systems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1a4b7862185048feb0c45467961b43952023-11-19T17:24:42ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2023-10-011410191110.3390/mi14101911Preparation and Analysis of Structured Color Janus Droplets Based on Microfluidic 3D Droplet PrintingChuang Wu0Hanqi Jia1Haithm Yahya Mohammed Almuaalemi2A. S. M. Muhtasim Fuad Sohan3Binfeng Yin4School of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, AustraliaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, ChinaThe microfluidic technique for the three-dimensional (3D) printing of Janus droplets offers precise control over their size, orientation, and positioning. The proposed approach investigates the impact of variables such as the volume ratio of the oil phase, droplet size, and the ratio of nonionic surfactants on the dimensions of the structured color apertures of Janus droplets. The findings reveal that structured color apertures modulate accurately. Furthermore, fabricating color patterns facilitates cat, fish, and various other specific shapes using structured color Janus droplets. The color patterns exhibit temperature-sensitive properties, enabling them to transition between display and concealed states. Herein, the adopted microfluidic technique creates Janus droplets with customizable characteristics and uniform size, solving orientation as well as space arrangement problems. This approach holds promising applications for optical devices, sensors, and biomimetic systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/14/10/1911microfluidic technologystructural colorJanus droplettemperature-sensitive characteristicshydrogel |
| spellingShingle | Chuang Wu Hanqi Jia Haithm Yahya Mohammed Almuaalemi A. S. M. Muhtasim Fuad Sohan Binfeng Yin Preparation and Analysis of Structured Color Janus Droplets Based on Microfluidic 3D Droplet Printing Micromachines microfluidic technology structural color Janus droplet temperature-sensitive characteristics hydrogel |
| title | Preparation and Analysis of Structured Color Janus Droplets Based on Microfluidic 3D Droplet Printing |
| title_full | Preparation and Analysis of Structured Color Janus Droplets Based on Microfluidic 3D Droplet Printing |
| title_fullStr | Preparation and Analysis of Structured Color Janus Droplets Based on Microfluidic 3D Droplet Printing |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preparation and Analysis of Structured Color Janus Droplets Based on Microfluidic 3D Droplet Printing |
| title_short | Preparation and Analysis of Structured Color Janus Droplets Based on Microfluidic 3D Droplet Printing |
| title_sort | preparation and analysis of structured color janus droplets based on microfluidic 3d droplet printing |
| topic | microfluidic technology structural color Janus droplet temperature-sensitive characteristics hydrogel |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/14/10/1911 |
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