Microfluidic theory
Educational Packages
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Learn and experiment microfludiics
The Fluigent Educational Packages provide a broad introduction to microfluidics and its applications by familiarizing the user with general microfluidic principles and microfluidic systems.
These ready-to-teach packages are specifically handy for professors and teachers.
- Learn
- Experiment
Up to 4 hours experiments
- Flexible
4 packages
Features
Microfluidics handbook
We provide a 4 hours theory handbook that allows to give an overview of microfluidic principles, and introduces the main concepts of microfluidics.
Complete packages
all flow controllers, microfluidics chips, solutions and reagents, and a microscope are provided.
Experiment microfluidics
Up to 4 hours guided experiments are provided. Educational supplies: tubing cutter, notebook, ruler …
Related applications
4 packages are available
First level: co-flow
A beginner package to discover microfluidics by experimenting visually a pillar concept of microfluidics: laminar flows.
1 hour guided experiments:
- Theoretical calculations related to the experiments
- Experiments using a custom microfluidic chip for introducing visually to laminar flows and mixing in microfluidics
Suited for: biologists, (bio)engineers, chemists, but also for high schools with scientific program.
First level: resistance
Master and take advantage of one powerful tool for optimizing your microfluidic experiments: the hydrodynamic resistance
1 hour guided experiments:
- Perform resistance measurements on the microfluidics system
- Theoretical calculations related to the experiments
Suited for: physicists, (bio) engineers, and fresh microfluidic users
Second level: co-flow & resistance
Co-flow and resistance in one package for a first overview on microfluidics.
2 hours guided experiments
Suited for: (bio)engineers, physicists, chemists
Please refer to the Co-flow and Resistance Packages for the setup overviews.
Full course: droplet
Get the most complete overview, with experiments pushed to real-world applications: droplet-based microfluidics.
4 hours guided experiments:
- Droplet generation experiments
- Particle encapsulation experiments
- Theoretical calculations related to the experiments
- Experiments from co-flow and Resistance
Suited for: (bio)engineers, chemical engineering, physicists, biologists and researchers
Specifications
Flow control
Pressure controllers | Fluigent Flow EZ (1000mbar) |
Flow sensors | Fluigent FLOW UNIT M |
Droplet production
Dispersed phase | Distilled water |
Continuous phase | dSurf |
Droplet size range | 20 µm to 100 µm diameter |
Generation rate (frequency) | Up to 1200 Hz |
Coefficient of variation (CV) | 2% |
Fluid mixing
Solution 1 | Blue food dye |
Solution 2 | Yellow food dye |
Imaging
Microscope | Bresser LCD Student microscope |
OxyGEN
Control in real-time, protocol automation, data record and export |
ver. 1.0.0.0 or more recent |
Are dye solutions included in the packages?
The dye solutions are indeed included. They are food dyes, therefore nontoxic, and you do not need to take precautions while manipulating them.
Can the handbook and accessories be ordered separately?
The handbook and accessories are part of the Educational Packages and cannot be ordered separately.
Is a pressure source included in the packages?
Pressure source (and pressure regulator) are not included in the packages but can be ordered along with a package. Otherwise, all instruments and solutions are included in the packages for starting experiments.
Expertise & resources
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White Papers Microfluidic white paper – An exploration of Microfluidic technology and fluid handling Read more
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Technical datasheets Educational Packages datasheet Download
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Expert Reviews: Basics of Microfluidics What is a microfluidic chip? Read more
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Expert Reviews: Basics of Microfluidics What is the history of microfluidics? Read more