作者：Cheng Jiang，Tao Yuhong，Zhang Yong，Cai Zhi-Qi，Pi Pihui，Wen Xiufang，Zheng Dafeng，Yang, Zhuoru，Lu, Longsheng，Tang Yong
关键字：Flow-front, Microchannel, Wetting gradient, Contact angle, Driving force
论文来源：会议
具体来源：FUNDAMENTAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, PTS 1-3丛书: Advanced Materials Research 卷: 233-235 页: 1152-1156
发表时间：2011年
A mathematical model for predicting liquid flow velocity in a rectangular microchannel driven by capillary force and gravity is derived. The model takes into account the additional driving force arising from the wettability gradient on inner surface of a microchannel. The results of model prediction show that the velocity of liquid flow decreases with the length of microchannel and the wettability gradient on channel surface will accelerate the motion of the liquid when the flow-front approaches to the end of the microchannel. The analysis of driving force along the moving path matches well with the flow velocity predicted by the model.