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What droplet generator should I choose?
Recommended droplet generator type
The default recommnende option is a focused flow droplet generator. T-shaped droplets are only recommend when there's a good consideration behind.
It's recommended to always start with a single junction chip, instead of version with multiple parallel junctions.
Nozzle size recommendation
We recommend the following nozzle size per droplet size range:
| Droplet size range [µm] |
Nozze size [µm] |
| 9-20 | 10 |
| 20-40 | 20 |
| 40-90 | 50 |
| 64-140 | 75 |
The reference droplet size range is based on a reference experiment with Silicone oil 5cSt and DI water combined with 2% v/v Tween 20 or Tween 80.
Surface coating
| Droplet type | Recommended coating |
| water-in-oil | Hydrophobic coating |
| oil-in-water | No coating |
