Micromixing
Micromixing
Micromixing (pronunciation: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌmɪks.ɪŋ/) is a term used in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology to describe the process of mixing at a microscopic scale.
Etymology
The term "Micromixing" is derived from the Greek word "micros" meaning small, and the English word "mixing". It was first used in the context of chemical engineering to describe the process of mixing substances at a microscopic level.
Definition
Micromixing refers to the process of mixing substances at a microscopic level. This is often achieved through the use of Microfluidics, a field of science that deals with the control and manipulation of fluids that are geometrically constrained to a small, typically sub-millimeter, scale.
Related Terms
- Microfluidics: The science of manipulating and controlling fluids, usually in the range of microliters (10-6) to picoliters (10-12), in networks of channels with dimensions from tens to hundreds of micrometers.
- Diffusion: The process by which a substance spreads from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.
- Laminar Flow: A type of flow in which the fluid travels smoothly or in regular paths, in contrast to turbulent flow, in which the fluid undergoes irregular fluctuations and mixing.
- Turbulent Flow: A type of flow in which the fluid undergoes irregular fluctuations and mixing, in contrast to laminar flow, in which the fluid travels smoothly or in regular paths.
Applications
Micromixing has a wide range of applications in various fields such as Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and Environmental Science. It is particularly useful in situations where precise control over mixing is required, such as in the production of pharmaceuticals or the study of biological systems.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Micromixing
- Wikipedia's article - Micromixing
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