Which mechanism limits maximum liquid flow in microfluidic channels?

💡 Explanation

Viscous dissipation limits the maximum flow because the viscosity of the liquid generates a pressure drop related to the flow rate limiting capacity, rather than surface tension's effect at lower flows or turbulence not usually dominating at the microscale.

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