Designing and simulating a nitinol-based micro ejector

This paper describes pico-droplet ejector design and simulation. The actuation system was based on two interconnected nitinol membranes’ shape memory effect. Ejected volume was 12pL and it operated at 30°C to 64°C. Ejecting excitation voltage was 12V and the ejecting energy required by actuator oper...

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Main Authors: Yesid Mora Sierra, Alba Ávila Bernal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2012-01-01
Series:Ingeniería e Investigación
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Online Access:https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/ingeinv/article/view/28519