Theory and numerical simulation of droplet dynamics in complex flows - A review

Vittorio Cristini; Yung Chieh Tan

doi:10.1039/b403226h

Theory and numerical simulation of droplet dynamics in complex flows - A review

Vittorio Cristini, Yung Chieh Tan

Houston Methodist

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Abstract

We review theoretical and numerical studies and methods for droplet deformation, breakup and coalescence in flows relevant to the design of micro channels for droplet generation and manipulation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	257-264
Number of pages	8
Journal	Lab on a Chip
Volume	4
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/b403226h
State	Published - Aug 2004

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Bioengineering
Biochemistry
General Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering

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