Magnetic Support of Magnetic Fluid Droplet against Flow
Abstract
The magnetic droplet should be held in position against the flow of the blood for the magnetic drug targeting. In the present research, as the basis of this problem three types of experiments were conducted. In the first and the second experiments, a two-dimensional and a three-dimensional droplet are placed on the inclined flat plate and are supported by the magnetic force against the gravity. The maximum inclination for the droplet to flow down is measured. In the third experiment, a two-dimensional droplet is placed on the floor of the channel and is held in position by the magnetic force against the flow of the water. The droplet itself can be held at the position of the magnet, but, as the flow is faster, the spikes on the droplet move downstream with the water flow as if they rotate around the droplet.
- Publication:
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International Journal of Modern Physics B
- Pub Date:
- 2005
- DOI:
- 10.1142/S0217979205030608
- Bibcode:
- 2005IJMPB..19.1570Y