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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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper
2007
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-8165 http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:978-91-554-6942-9 |