Deciphering electrokinetic nanoparticle separation in elasto-inertial flows. This project aims to develop innovative methods for gentle and versatile separation of nanoparticles. This project expects

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Deciphering electrokinetic nanoparticle separation in elasto-inertial flows. This project aims to develop innovative methods for gentle and versatile separation of nanoparticles. This project expects to generate new knowledge in nanoparticle separation by leveraging electrokinetics in the unexploited viscoelastic and inertial flow region to enable nanoparticle use for a wide range of applications. The expected outcomes include a proof-of-concept microfluidic platform technology and a foundational understanding of the interplay between electric field, fluid property, flow condition and particle properties. This should provide significant benefits to Australia’s biomedical and pharmaceutical industries by offering a cost-effective, efficient and versatile nanoparticle separation technique.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4012 - Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Engineering. Lead: Dr Jun Zhang