Method of using actuators for microfluidics without moving...

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2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Noguerola, Alex (Department: 1753)

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

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Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte...

C204S600000

Reexamination Certificate

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10430816

ABSTRACT:
A series of microactuators for manipulating small quantities of liquids, and methods of using these for manipulating liquids, are disclosed. The microactuators are based on the phenomenon of electrowetting and contain no moving parts. The force acting on the liquid is a potential-dependent gradient of adhesion energy between the liquid and a solid insulating surface.

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