| abstract |
Systems and methods for generating a plurality of droplets in a microfluidic channel are provided. The present invention relates to systems and methods for the generation and / or control of fluid species, and articles produced by such systems and methods. The present invention relates to unique fluid channels, systems, controls, and / or throttles, and combinations thereof. The present invention allows the formation and / or coupling of fluid streams (which can be continuous or discontinuous or droplets) on a variety of scales, including microfluidic scales. In some embodiments, a fluid flow can be generated from the channel, such as by using structural elements, using other fluids, applying external fields, etc. Smaller than. The fluid stream may include colloids, cells, therapeutic agents, and the like. [Selection] Figure 2 |