Chiral Double Emulsions: Breaking Symmetry with Microfluidics

ORAL

Abstract

We will present a new microfluidic encapsulation technique for generating chiral double emulsions, drops inside of drops, with a specific handedness. In presenting the data, we will discuss the effect of the number, size and composition of encapsulated drops on the double emulsion structure before and after pinching off from an injection capillary in a microfluidic device. These results support theoretical models in which the pinch-off mechanism is in direct analogy to boundary layer considerations.

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Authors

  • Laura Adams

    • Harvard University

  • Thomas Kodger

    • Harvard University

  • Jiawei Yang

    • Harvard University

  • David Weitz

    • Harvard University