Microscale devices and reactions in microscale devices

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1995-09-15

2000-05-02

Sisson, Bradley L.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

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Including measuring or testing

435 6, 435 911, 436 94, 422 50, 422109, 422110, C12M 100, C12Q 168, G01N 3300, G05D 2300

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060571497

ABSTRACT:
The movement and mixing of microdroplets through microchannels is described employing silicon-based microscale devices, comprising microdroplet transport channels, reaction regions, electrophoresis modules, and radiation detectors. The discrete droplets are differentially heated and propelled through etched channels. Electronic components are fabricated on the same substrate material, allowing sensors and controlling circuitry to be incorporated in the same device.

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