Microfluidic devices and methods to regulate hydrodynamic and electrical resistance utilizing bulk viscosity enhancers

摘要

Methods and devices (Figure 4) for inducing high bulk hydrodynamic resistance (408) and/or inducing low electrical resistance in microscale systems (400, 412) including bulk viscosity enhancers (via 402), disinfectants, and electrolytes. High bulk hydrodynamic resistance is optionally utilized to regulate the effects of spontaneous injection and dispersion.