Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The module begins by providing an overview at, or informed by, the forefront of this field, of the fundamental framework of hydrodynamics in microsystems, i.e. force scaling due to increasing surface-to-volume ratios towards the microscale, Navier-Stokes equation of motion, types of flow, laminarity, transport phenomena, surface tension, capillary force, wetting, heat transfer, adsorption, phase transitions and electrokinetics. In the next part of the module, the technological implementation of flow control, at, or informed by, the forefront of this field, i.e. pumping and valving mechanisms microfluidic effects will be discussed and microfabrication methods will be outlined. The latter part of the module will cover technological applications at, or informed by, the forefront of this field, centred on microfluidics-enabled technologies such as sensors, ink-jet technology, liquid handling, microarrays, microreactors, analytical chips and particle-laden fluids. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Develop and articulate a systematic understanding of knowledge at, or informed by, the forefront of research both qualitatively, and quantitatively of the underpinning elements of the fundamentals of microfluidics 2. Develop and articulate a systematic understanding of knowledge at, or informed by, the forefront of research both qualitatively, and quantitatively of the underpinning fundamental elements of the specific effects arising from liquids microconfined environments 3. Develop and articulate a systematic understanding of knowledge at, or informed by, the forefront of research both qualitatively, and quantitatively of the underpinning fundamental elements of engineering principles of microfluidic systems 4. Demonstrate this systematic understanding by identifying microfluidic effects as key enablers for various applications 5. Demonstrate this systematic understanding by designing/laying out simple microfluidic systems | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Fundamental framework of hydrodynamics in microsystems:1 - force scaling due to increasing surface-to-volume ratios towards the microscale, 2 - Navier-Stokes equation of motion, 3 - types of flow, 4 - laminarity, 5 - transport phenomena, 6 - surface tension, 7 - capillary force, 8 - wetting, 9 - heat transfer, 10 - adsorption, 11 - phase transitions and electrokinetics.Technological implementation of flow control:12 - pumping and valving mechanisms microfluidic effects, 13 - microfabrication methods.Microfluidics-enabled technologies:14 - sensors, 15 - ink-jet technology, 16 - liquid handling, 17 - microarrays, 18 - microreactors, 19 - analytical chips 20 - particle-laden fluids. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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