[Finite element analysis of the dynamic behaviour of a microbubble within a rigid micro-tube]

Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi. 2011 Oct;28(5):911-5.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The dynamic behaviour of a microbubble confined within a rigid micro-tube was studied using finite element method. The results indicated that the microbubble oscillation was limited when constrained within the micro-tube. Both the expansion ratio of its effective radius and natural frequency decreased with the decrease of the tube radius. Meanwhile, the deformation of the microbubble was non-spherical and became more significant when the ultrasound pressure amplitude increased. The dynamic behaviour in micro-tube was different from that in infinite liquid.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Blood Vessels / physiology*
  • Contrast Media
  • Finite Element Analysis*
  • Microbubbles*
  • Microtubules
  • Molecular Dynamics Simulation

Substances

  • Contrast Media