Fig. 8: Nonlinear flow mechanics of a cFET under substantial applied pressure.

a Laplace pressure, as derived from the bubble shape, of the source and the drain menisci as a function of applied pressure. Bubble movement modifies the restricted flow path, and therefore creates an overall nonlinear flow response. Inset: Representative image of the cFET when a strong pressure is applied. b Experimentally measured flow resistance of the cFET device under increasing pressure. The curve indicates nonlinear liquid conduction in the cFET due to the movement of the occluding bubble