Search for dissertations about: "paraffin actuators"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words paraffin actuators.

  2. 1. Paraffin Actuators in Microfluidic Systems

    Author : Marcus Lehto; Klas Hjort; Peter Woias; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Engineering physics; Paraffin; Actuators; Valve; Micropump; Teknisk fysik;

    Abstract : There is a need for reliable valves and pumps in microfluidics. A good microactuator is the key for low cost and high performance of these components.Paraffin wax is a promising material to be used as actuator material as is can produce large forces and large strokes. READ MORE

  4. 2. Miniature Phase-Transistion Actuators

    Author : Lena Klintberg; Lars Montelius; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Materials science; Materialvetenskap; Materials science; Teknisk materialvetenskap; materialvetenskap; Materials Science;

    Abstract : Clearly, there is a need for simple, strong actuators capable of large strokes in miniaturized systems such as valves and optical shutters.The basis for this work is the microstructure technology with processing techniques adopted from the integrated circuit industry. READ MORE

  5. 3. Microactuators for Powerful Pumps

    Author : Roger Bodén; Klas Hjort; Jan-Åke Schweitz; Johan Nilsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; µTAS; chromatography; high pressure; lab-on-a-chip; microactuator; microdispenser; micropump; on-chip; paraffin; PCM; point-of-care; Engineering physics; Teknisk fysik;

    Abstract : When paraffin wax melts it exhibits a large, relatively incompressible volume expansion. This can be used in microactuators for strong and large displacements, a rare combination among actuators. Furthermore, paraffin is inexpensive, inert and environmentally friendly, as well as easily processed and actuated. READ MORE

  6. 4. Microstructures for Chemical Analysis : Design, Fabrication and Characterisation

    Author : Malin Svedberg; Fredrik Nikolajeff; Greger Thornell; Jan-Åke Schweitz; Sami Franssila; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Materials science; electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry; polymer microfabrication; paraffin actuators; hot embossing; Materialvetenskap; Materials science; Teknisk materialvetenskap;

    Abstract : The interest for miniaturisation in chemical and biological analysis has increased in recent years. In this work, the design, fabrication and characterisation of tools for microanalysis have been studied. The focus is set on polymer microchips for applications in chemical analysis. READ MORE