Development of design optimization method for micro-fluid devices using induced-charge electrophoresis

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25600158
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Computational science
• Research Institution: Kyoto University
• Principal Investigator: Izui Kazuhiro 京都大学, 工学(系)研究科(研究院), 准教授 (90314228)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): NISHIWAKI Shinji 京都大学, 大学院工学研究科, 教授 (10346041) ; YAMADA Takayuki 京都大学, 大学院工学研究科, 助教 (30598222)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 最適設計 / マイクロ流路デバイス / 誘起電荷電気浸透現象 / トポロジー最適化

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this research, design methodology of micro-pumps using induced-charge electrophoresis based on topology optimization concept was developed. Design criteria for micro-pumps were clarified and the design problem was formulated as topology optimization problem based on multiphysics numerical analysis. The developed design methodology was implemented as a computer program and several numerical design solutions were provided.

Free Research Field

最適システム設計