Chaotic mixing induced by a magnetic chain in a rotating magnetic field.

Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics · 2007 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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PublicationPhysical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics · 2007

Study typeengineering

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Chaotic mixing, induced by breakup and reformation of a magnetic chain under the influence of a rotating magnetic field, is studied. A direct simulation method combining the Maxwell stress tensor and a fictitious domain method is employed to solve flows with suspended magnetic particles. The motion of the chain is significantly dependent on the Mason number (Ma), the ratio of viscous force to magnetic force. The degree of chaos is characterized by the maximum Lyapunov exponents. We also track the interface of two fluids in time and calculate the rate of stretching as it is affected by the Mason number. The progress of mixing is visualized via a tracer particle-tracking method and is characterized by the discrete intensity of segregation. Within a limited range of Mason number, a magnetic chain rotates and breaks into smaller chains, and the detached chains connect again to form a single chain. The repeating topological changes of the chain lead to the most efficient way of chaotic mixing by stretching at chain breakup and folding due to rotational flows.

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Study typeengineering

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

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Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Direct simulations of flows with suspended magnetic particles indicate that magnetic-chain motion and mixing behavior depend strongly on the Mason number (ratio of viscous to magnetic force). Within a limited Mason-number range, the chain rotates, breaks into smaller chains, and reconnects; these repeating topological changes are associated with efficient chaotic mixing via stretching at breakup and folding due to rotational flows.

Outcomes measured

chaotic mixing
chain breakup and reformation dynamics
maximum Lyapunov exponents (degree of chaos)
interface stretching rate
mixing progress (discrete intensity of segregation)

Limitations

Study appears to be based on direct simulation/modeling rather than biological/health outcomes.
No magnetic-field strength, frequency, or exposure metrics are provided in the abstract.

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1103/physreve.76.066303
PubMed: 18233913

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