Microchannel (microtechnology)

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]

^ 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.
^ "Microchannels". 4Dcell. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
^ Puccio, Kris (2020-02-10). "Understanding Microchannel Heat Exchangers & Their Use Cases". Therma. Retrieved 2022-07-15.

[Kandlikar2-1] 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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