Recent Advances in Microscale Pumping Technologies: A Review and Evaluation
Keywords
micropump, microfluidic, fluid delivery, electronics cooling, biofluid
Abstract
Micropumping has emerged as a critical research area for many electronics and biological applications. A significant driving force underlying this research has been the integration of pumping mechanisms in micro Total Analysis Systems (μTAS) and other multi-functional analysis techniques. Uses in electronics packaging and micromixing and microdosing systems have also capitalized on novel pumping concepts. The present work builds upon a number of existing reviews of micropumping strategies by focusing on the large body of micropump advances reported in the very recent literature. Critical selection criteria are included for pumps and valves to aid in determining the pumping mechanism that is most appropriate for a given application. Important limitations or incompatibilities are also addressed. Quantitative comparisons are provided in graphical and tabular forms.
Original Publication Citation
Brian D. Iverson, Suresh V. Garimella. Recent advances in microscale pumping technologies: a review and evaluation. Microfluidics and Nanofluidics August 2008, Volume 5, Issue 2, pp 145-174.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Iverson, Brian D. and Garimella, Suresh V., "Recent Advances in Microscale Pumping Technologies: A Review and Evaluation" (2008). Faculty Publications. 1582.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/1582
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2008
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/3503
Publisher
Microfluidics and Nanofluidics
Language
English
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Copyright Status
The final publisher's version can be accessed at http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10404-008-0266-8.
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