Which phenomenon changes liquid flow characteristics inside microfluidic channels?

💡 Explanation

Low Reynolds number creates viscous-dominant flow. Because shear thinning causes a reduction in effective viscosity near the channel walls, the internal friction decreases, permitting increased flow rates; therefore, rather than turbulent flow arising, laminar characteristics are enhanced.

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