Multiphase Flows in Bio-Medical Field

Abstract

As seen in the blood flows containing a large number of red blood cells, many of the flows in the human body are multiphase flows and their multiphase characteristics are effectively used to sustain the life. However, as research topics in the field of multiphase flows, the bio-medical topics are relatively new compared with the classical application such as nuclear engineering, chemical engineering etc. In this review paper, we pick up mainly two topics. One is the blood flows with red blood cells. The other is the microbubbles for the medical application. That is, microbubbles as ultrasound contrast agents and their utilization for the ultrasound therapy as thermal energy converter and drag delivery agents.