Abstract:
Disclosed are photoresponsive hydrogels. The compositions disclosed herein can be prepared by polymerizing a hydrogel precursor and a spiropyran. The properties of the disclosed compositions can be changed by exposure to light, pH, and temperature. Methods of using the disclosed compositions to deliver pharmaceutical actives are also disclosed.
Abstract:
This invention provides a device and method for rotating magnetically inducible particles suspended in a fluid by rotating a multidirectional magnetic field through the suspended particles. A rare earth magnet is positioned adjacent to the suspended particles and oriented such that the axis of a magnetic field generated by the magnet passes through the suspension. The magnetic flux lines of the magnet's field radiate in multiple directions through the suspended particles, them to form long multidirectional chains. The magnet and the chains of suspended particles are rotated with respect to one another, the axis of the rotation being approximately parallel to the magnetic axis of the multidirectional magnetic field. This causes the particle chains to rotate about the magnetic axis, thus mixing the fluid.
Abstract:
A microimmunoassay arrangement including paramagnetic particles having labeled antibody held in a microchannel by an external magnetic field provides rapid analysis using small sample volumes.
Abstract:
The present invention provides bioassay plates having silver ions immobilized thereon, which are useful in immunoassays for detection of antibodies or antigens. Methods of making and using the biossay plates are also provided, as well as an apparatus for making activated bioassay plates.
Abstract:
A device and method for rotating magnetically inducible particles (204) suspended in a fluid by rotating a multidirectional magnetic field through the suspended particles. A rare earth magnet (502) is positioned adjacent to the suspended particles and oriented such that the axis of a magnetic field generated by the magnet passes through the suspension. The magnetic flux lines of the magnet's field radiate in multiple directions through the suspended particles, them to form long multidirectional chains (601). The magnet and the chains of suspended particles (601) are rotated with respect to one another, the axis of the rotation (503) being approximately parallel to the magnetic axis of the multidirectional magnetic field. This causes the particle chains (601) to rotate about the magnetic axis, thus mixing the fluid.
Abstract:
A method for assembling a pattern of structures in a microchannel comprises providing a colloid of paramagnetic particles in a microchannel and applying an axially uniform magnetic field thereto.
Abstract:
This invention relates to the use of thermodynamically incompatible surfaces in agglutination assays for the express purpose of using the sample as a key component of the detection instrument. Specifically, the invention relates to formation of a lense and a virtual container for rapid mixing via thermal energy by a sample liquid disposed on a superhydrophobic surfaces, and a subsequent specific analyte or overall protein concentration assay using particles agglutination for use in the industrial, environmental, and clinical laboratory test fields.
Abstract:
Disclosed are devices and methods for moving and controlling droplets of fluids on hydrophobic surfaces through the use of magnetic fields. For example, droplets can be moved, immobilized, dispensed, coalesced, and/or divided. Also disclosed is a digital magnetofluidic device comprising a hydrophobic surface; a magnetically active fluid droplet in contact with the surface; and a magnetic field coupled with at least a portion of the droplet. Also disclosed is a digital isoelectric focusing method using the devices and methods. Also disclosed are digital microelectrochemical detection methods and digital microelectrochemical reaction methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
Abstract:
Disclosed are devices and methods for moving and controlling droplets of fluids on hydrophobic surfaces through the use of magnetic fields. For example, droplets can be moved, immobilized, dispensed, coalesced, and/or divided. Also disclosed is a digital magnetofluidic device comprising a hydrophobic surface; a magnetically active fluid droplet in contact with the surface; and a magnetic field coupled with at least a portion of the droplet. Also disclosed is a digital isoelectric focusing method using the devices and methods. Also disclosed are digital microelectrochemical detection methods and digital microelectrochemical reaction methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.