Numerical analysis and characterization of bionic valves for microfluidic PDMS-based systems

摘要

This paper reports on strong coupled field numerical simulations of flexible artificial micro-machined venous valves. Different designs are optimized towards a maximum pressure distribution onto the flaps of the valves to achieve a higher diodicity. The simulation illustrated mechanisms to elevate the diodicities of the valves. The diodicities of the valves were measured using capacitive-based pressure sensors. The results support the tendencies of the simulated values.