The Phaseguide mixer - Passive mixing on chip Fluidic 533 is a passive micromixer designed for efficient laminar flow mixing of two liquids, especially those with different viscosities. Its unique phaseguide structure enables consistent batch mixing on chip. This device provides straightforward integration with existing microfluidic platforms through mini Luer interfaces and supports transparent analysis of flow behavior. The mixer is compatible with selective surface treatments and offers flexible adaptation to various experimental protocols.
General
This micromixer implements the principle of passive laminar flow mixing of two liquids differing in viscosity as described in S. Hakenberg et al., A phaseguided passive batch microfluidic mixing chamber for isothermal amplification, Lab Chip, 12, 4576-4580, 2012.
Features & Benefits
- Efficient Passive Mixing: Mixes liquids of different viscosities without the need for external energy or moving parts. This results in precise and reproducible mixing.
- Versatile Surface Treatment: Available in untreated and hydrophilized versions, making it adaptable to various application demands.
- Clear Material Construction: Made from transparent Topas and COC materials for easy monitoring of internal flows and visual quality control.
- Simple Integration: Features mini Luer interface for convenient connection with standard laboratory tubing and devices.
- No Membrane: Ensures uninterrupted flow and compatibility with a broad range of samples.
This micromixer is engineered for controlled passive mixing of liquids on a chip, as described in scientific literature. Suitable for combining solutions with different viscosities, it supports consistent and reliable batch mixing. Surface treatment options allow for either untreated or hydrophilized surfaces, supporting various experimental setups.
The device's clear construction ensures visual access to mixing processes, making it useful for research, diagnostics, and quality control. The mini Luer interface simplifies its integration with other lab instruments, helping users focus on their fluidic experiments without complex handling.
Applications
The Phaseguide mixer is ideal for microfluidic research, bioassays, diagnostics, and reaction kinetics studies involving laminar mixing. Its adaptability makes it valuable for:
- Microfluidic chip-based assays
- Isothermal amplification protocols
- Quality control in mixing processes
Content
1x Phaseguide mixer - Passive mixing on chip Fluidic 533
Specifications
| SKU | CS-10000552 | CS-10000553 |
| Design element | Mixing | Mixing |
| Material | Topas | Topas |
| Material chip body | Mcs-COC 13 | Mcs-COC 13 |
| Material chip lid | mcs-foil 011 (Topas; 140 µm; Tg 78°C) | mcs-foil 011 (Topas; 140 µm; Tg 78°C) |
| Color | Transparent | Transparent |
| Interface type | Mini Luer interface | Mini Luer interface |
| Surface treatment | Not treated | Hydrophilized |
| Membrane | no membrane | no membrane |
Documentation
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? Passive phase guide mixer chip Fluidic 533 datasheet
S. Hakenberg et al., (2012). A phaseguided passive batch microfluidic mixing chamber for isothermal amplification. Lab Chip, 12, 4576-4580. https://doi.org/10.1039/C2LC40765E
