Microfluidics of DNA Suspensions

Microfluidics of DNA Suspensions

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Main Author: Cortright, Emily Celia
Language:English
Published: The Ohio State University / OhioLINK 2009
Subjects:
Engineering
Industrial Engineering
DNA
DNA suspensions
carbon black
in-mold coating
IMC
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1242236618
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu12422366182021-08-03T05:55:49Z Microfluidics of DNA Suspensions Cortright, Emily Celia Engineering Industrial Engineering DNA DNA suspensions carbon black in-mold coating IMC <p>In-mold coating (IMC) of sheet molding compound (SMC) is a well-established and environmentally-friendly processing technique used by many industries to improve surface quality of parts. Research is being done to apply the benefits of IMC to thermoplastics (TP) by means of injection molding (IM) to obtain similar surface quality improvements and act as a primer for subsequent painting operations. One filler used in IMC is carbon black (CB), which improves the electrostatic conductivity of the surface, facilitating the subsequent electrostatic painting. However, studying the rheology of carbon black in suspensions is challenging; the equipment is difficult to clean and the opaque nature of carbon black makes carrying out flow visualization studies virtually impossible.</p><p>Researchers have started to use DNA to study complicated flows. In this research, the possibility of using DNA to understand the details of the flow of IMC is evaluated. DNA is easily available to purchase, clean from equipment, and carry out flow visualization studies by applying a fluorescent dye. Two different types of DNA are analyzed—salmon and calf DNA—to further investigate the behavior of suspensions in micro-channels. The information gathered from studying the rheology of the DNA will then be applied to make generalizations about the rheology of carbon black suspensions used in IMC resins.</p> 2009-06-26 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1242236618 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1242236618 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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language English
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topic Engineering
Industrial Engineering
DNA
DNA suspensions
carbon black
in-mold coating
IMC
spellingShingle Engineering
Industrial Engineering
DNA
DNA suspensions
carbon black
in-mold coating
IMC
Cortright, Emily Celia
Microfluidics of DNA Suspensions
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