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Microchannel (microtechnology)

Depiction of a cell passing through a microchannel
This article is about small-sized liquid ducts. For a computer bus, see Micro Channel architecture.

Microchannel in microtechnology is a channel with a hydraulic diameter below 1 mm, usually 1–99 μm.[1] Microchannels are used in fluid control (see Microfluidics), heat transfer (see Micro heat exchanger) and cell migration observation.[2] They are more efficient than their 'macro' counterparts, because of a high surface-area to volume ratio yet pose a multitude of challenges due to their small size.[3]

  1. ^ Kandlikar, Satish G. (2006). Heat transfer and fluid flow in minichannels and microchannels. Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Elsevier B.V. pp. 450. ISBN 978-0-08-044527-4.
  2. ^ "Microchannels". 4Dcell. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  3. ^ Puccio, Kris (2020-02-10). "Understanding Microchannel Heat Exchangers & Their Use Cases". Therma. Retrieved 2022-07-15.

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