Science and technology
Microfluidic modelling

This research project focuses on understanding conformation-switchable nanostructure embedded into microfluidic devices.


 

 
The technology will offer control of customised surface function, with applications in hydrophobic/ hydrophilic switching to make valves, pumps or mixers, or to expose catalysts in microchannels.

The project addresses the modelling requirements for this technology through ab initio molecular modelling of the surface molecules, and the fluid mechanics within the microfluidic devices.


 
The ability to change surfaces from hydrophobic to hydrophilic could, in the future, provide pumps for microfluidic applications in the biotechnology field. Potential applications include protein separation, immunoassays and biotoxin detection.

We’d like to hear from you

We are interested in establishing further research collaborations and developing links with companies to progress these technologies.

For more information

Graham Weir
Science Group Manager
Phone +64 4 931 3245
Mobile +64 29 200 9600
Email g.weir@irl.cri.nz

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