Flow differentiation within nanotube networks with symmetric bifurcations by local bending vibration: A theoretical study

• Published in: Journal of fluids and structures Vol. 109; p. 103502
• Main Authors: Torres-Herrera, Ulises, Nakamura, Keisuke
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2022
• Subjects: Elastic nanotubes; Flow networks; MEMS/NEMS; Nanofluidics; Vascular networks; Vascular networks; Nanofluidics; Elastic nanotubes; Flow networks; MEMS/NEMS

We present a theoretical scheme to produce oscillatory flows within fractal nanotube networks with simple Y-type bifurcations, via the exertion of bending motion at one tube in the network. To model the interaction of a vibrating tube within the fluid conveyed within, and its global effect on the fl...