Dielectrophoresis device and method having non-uniform...

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2004-01-16

2008-09-02

Nguyen, Nam (Department: 1795)

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Processes and products

Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte...

C204S643000, C204S450000, C204S600000, C209S127100

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07419574

ABSTRACT:
Microfluidic devices according to embodiments of the present invention include an inlet port, an outlet port, and a channel or chamber having a non-uniform array of insulating features on one or more surfaces. Electrodes are provided for generation of a spatially non-uniform electric field across the array. A voltage source, which may be an A.C. and/or a D.C. voltage source may be coupled to the electrodes for the generation of the electric field.

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