Application of Piezoelectric Actuators for Micro Reactors

Abstract

A microreactor is a key component for micro chemical process. The microreactor process that utilizes a microspace including a microchannel and a micro tube has various advantages such as energy efficiency and heat transfer efficiency. By using a micro piezoelectric actuator, physical or chemical effect can be applied effectively against micro reactor devices. In this paper, some microreactor devices including an emulsification device, a classification of droplet device and a mixing device using piezoelectric actuator are introduced.