Self-cleaning and mixing microfluidic elements
    1.
    发明授权
    Self-cleaning and mixing microfluidic elements 有权
    自清洁和混合微流体元件

    公开(公告)号:US08147775B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-03

    申请号:US12552914

    申请日:2009-09-02

    IPC分类号: B01F15/00

    摘要: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for mixing and self-cleaning elements in microfluidic systems based on electrothermally induced fluid flow. The apparatus and methods provide for the control of fluid flow in and between components in a microfluidic system to cause the removal of unwanted liquids and particulates or mixing of liquids. The geometry and position of electrodes is adjusted to generate a temperature gradient in the liquid, thereby causing a non-uniform distribution of dielectric properties within the liquid. The dielectric non-uniformity produces a body force and flow in the solution, which is controlled by element and electrode geometries, electrode placement, and the frequency and waveform of the applied voltage.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于基于电热诱导流体流动的微流体系统中的混合和自清洁元件的装置和方法。 该装置和方法提供了在微流体系统中的组件之间和之间的流体流动的控制,以便除去不期望的液体和微粒或混合液体。 调节电极的几何形状和位置,以在液体中产生温度梯度,从而导致液体内介电性质的不均匀分布。 电介质非均匀性在溶液中产生体力和流动,其由元件和电极几何形状,电极布置以及施加电压的频率和波形控制。

    Self-Cleaning and Mixing Microfluidic Elements
    2.
    发明申请
    Self-Cleaning and Mixing Microfluidic Elements 有权
    自清洁和混合微流体元件

    公开(公告)号:US20100008183A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-14

    申请号:US12552914

    申请日:2009-09-02

    IPC分类号: B01F15/00 B01F5/06

    摘要: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for mixing and self-cleaning elements in microfluidic systems based on electrothermally induced fluid flow. The apparatus and methods provide for the control of fluid flow in and between components in a microfluidic system to cause the removal of unwanted liquids and particulates or mixing of liquids. The geometry and position of electrodes is adjusted to generate a temperature gradient in the liquid, thereby causing a non-uniform distribution of dielectric properties within the liquid. The dielectric non-uniformity produces a body force and flow in the solution, which is controlled by element and electrode geometries, electrode placement, and the frequency and waveform of the applied voltage.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于基于电热诱导流体流动的微流体系统中的混合和自清洁元件的装置和方法。 该装置和方法提供了在微流体系统中的组件之间和之间的流体流动的控制,以便除去不期望的液体和微粒或混合液体。 调节电极的几何形状和位置,以在液体中产生温度梯度,从而导致液体内介电性质的不均匀分布。 电介质非均匀性在溶液中产生体力和流动,其由元件和电极几何形状,电极布置以及施加电压的频率和波形控制。