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Fabrication of the Thermoplastic Microfluidic Channels
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2008
Here we demonstrate how to fabricate thermoplastic microfluidic chips using hot embossing and heat sealing. Then we demonstrate how to use in situ light directed surface grafting and polymerization through the sealed chip to form the composite solid phase columns.
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Ultrasonic Welding of Thermoplastic Composite Coupons for Mechanical Characterization of Welded Joints through Single Lap Shear Testing
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2016
A straightforward procedure for ultrasonic welding of thermoplastic composite coupons for basic mechanical testing is described. Key characteristics of this ultrasonic welding process are the use of flat energy directors for simplified process preparation and the use of process data for the fast definition of optimum processing conditions.
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The Tail Suspension Test
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2012
The tail-suspension test is validated as an experimental procedure to assess antidepressant efficacy of drug treatments in mice. Mice are suspended by their tails for six minutes and escape-related behaviors are assessed. We describe procedures used in conducting the tail suspension test.
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ECM Suspension Preparation: A Technique to Obtain Homogenous Suspension from Tissue-derived Extracellular Matrix
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2023
This video describes the preparation of a homogenized and digested extracellular matrix suspension from decellularized and lyophilized tissues. This technique helps in fabricating ECM-derived porous foams and microcarriers for use as substrates in advanced 3D cell culture models.
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Colloids and Suspensions
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2023
Children at play often make suspensions such as mixtures of mud and water, flour and water, or a suspension of solid pigments in water known as tempera paint. These suspensions are heterogeneous mixtures composed of relatively large particles visible to the naked eye or seen with a magnifying glass. They are cloudy, and the suspended particles settle out after mixing. The suspended particles in a suspension settle out after some time of mixing. The separation of particles from a suspension is...
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Heating softens or melts the thermoplastic phase, which permits the suspended material to flow, mix, or consolidate during processing. Cooling reverses this behavior by restoring a rigid structure through solidification. Engineers therefore coordinate temperature changes with the intended forming or coating operation, because the thermal path influences processability, final structure, surface quality, and manufacturing consistency.
Particle distribution determines how evenly the suspended material contributes to the surrounding phase. A controlled distribution can influence viscosity during processing and affect strength and surface quality after solidification. In engineering development, examining dispersion helps identify whether the material can be processed consistently and whether the resulting component or coating meets its intended performance requirements.
Shear affects how the suspended material moves and mixes while the thermoplastic phase is softened or molten. Its interaction with temperature can change the flow behavior and the degree of consolidation achieved before cooling. Engineers evaluate shear conditions when optimizing processing, because inadequate or excessive movement may alter dispersion, viscosity, surface quality, and the uniformity of the finished material.
A general workflow begins by establishing the desired dispersion of thermoplastic particles or droplets in the continuous phase. Engineers then apply suitable heating so the material can flow, mix, or consolidate, while controlling shear and temperature. The processed material is finally cooled to restore rigidity. Monitoring distribution, viscosity, and surface quality helps connect processing conditions with component performance.
Applications identified for these systems include polymer processing, coatings, composite fabrication, and material development. In each case, engineers exploit the ability to process the softened material and then obtain a rigid structure after cooling. The relevant design priorities may differ, but controlled dispersion remains important for managing flow behavior, mechanical strength, surface quality, and manufacturing adaptability.
Material development benefits from relating dispersion, temperature, shear, and cooling conditions to the properties of the solidified product. This approach helps engineers optimize viscosity during manufacture while targeting suitable strength and surface quality afterward. Because thermoplastic systems can be processed through softening and solidification, they also support investigations into adaptable designs and improved recyclability.