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High Performance Microfluidic Wicks

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Here we present a method for designing a microfluidic system based on a synthetic hydrogel. The new biomimetic wick allows the passive pumping of water at high pressure for applications such as heat pipes and extraction of water from sub-saturated areas.

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Patent application: PCT/US09/42832

Tobias D. Wheeler, Abraham D. Stroock “The transpiration of waterat negative pressures in a synthetic tree” Nature 455, 208-212 (11 September2008) doi:10.1038/nature07226

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USA

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