Ultrasonic Levitation for Airway Humidification.
Sensors (Basel)
; 24(14)2024 Jul 19.
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| ID: mdl-39066089
ABSTRACT
This study employs the transmitter part of an ultrasonic proximity sensor to generate a powerful ultrasonic field for medical humidification. This field is created using an arrangement of small ultrasonic transmitter transducers configured in an acoustic levitator-style setup. As droplets pass through this ultrasonic field, they undergo disintegration, leading to an accelerated evaporation process. The research findings highlight a significant change in droplet size distribution due to ultrasonics, resulting in a notable increase in the rate of evaporation. As a result, this study presents a conceptual framework for reimagining humidification devices for lung therapeutic purposes through the utilization of simple sensor technology.
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Sensors (Basel)
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2024
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Article
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Nueva Zelanda
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