Paraffin Actuators in Microfluidic Systems

There is a need for reliable valves and pumps in microfluidics. A good microactuator is the key for low cost and high performance of these components. Paraffin wax is a promising material to be used as actuator material as is can produce large forces and large strokes. Further, the material is inexp...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lehto, Marcus
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper 2007
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-8165
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