公开(公告)号：WO2017040947A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：PCT/US2016/050133

申请日：2016-09-02

Applicant: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE

Inventor： HAMEDI, Mahiar, Max ,  ROTHEMUND, Philipp ,  CAMPBELL, Victoria ,  GUDER, Firat ,  CHRISTODOULEAS, Dionysios ,  BLOCH, Jean-francis ,  AINLA, Alar ,  FERNANDEZ-ABEDUL, Maria, Teresa ,  WHITESIDES, George, M.

IPC: B32B3/00

CPC classification number: B32B3/00 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B5/145 ,  B32B27/10 ,  B32B27/16 ,  B32B29/005 ,  B32B29/06 ,  B32B2250/02 ,  B32B2255/02 ,  B32B2255/12 ,  B32B2264/02 ,  B32B2264/0214 ,  B32B2264/102 ,  B32B2264/104 ,  B32B2264/105 ,  B32B2264/108 ,  B32B2307/202 ,  B32B2307/726 ,  B32B2307/73 ,  B32B2307/736 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  B32B2457/08 ,  B32B2457/10

Abstract: In an aspect, a device includes a substrate including a cellulose matrix that provides an interconnected porous structure, a hydrophobic barrier disposed through the thickness of the substrate to define at least one porous channel within the volume of the cellulose matrix, and an electrically conducting material. The electrically conducting material is disposed within the volume of the porous channel to coat at least a portion of the cellulose matrix therein. A method of making and using actuators, electrochemical sensors, and batteries based on the device are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一方面，一种装置包括：基材，其包括提供互连的多孔结构的纤维素基质;通过所述基底的厚度设置的疏水屏障，以限定所述纤维素基质体积内的至少一个多孔通道;以及导电材料 。 导电材料设置在多孔通道的体积内，以涂覆其中的纤维素基质的至少一部分。 还公开了一种制造和使用基于该装置的致动器，电化学传感器和电池的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2016134064A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：PCT/US2016/018336

申请日：2016-02-17

Applicant: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE

Inventor： AINLA, Alar ,  HAMEDI, Mahiar, Max ,  GUDER, Firat ,  WHITESIDES, George, M.

IPC: F16K99/00 ,  B81B1/00

CPC classification number: F16K99/0051 ,  F16K99/0017 ,  F16K99/0025 ,  F16K2099/0084 ,  F16K2099/0086

Abstract: A fluid gating valve includes a porous hydrophobic layer which acts a barrier for liquid flow; a liquid source on one side of the porous layer; a liquid drain on the opposing side of the porous hydrophobic layer; a source electrode in electrical connection with the liquid source; and a gate electrode electrically insulated from the liquid source, wherein the source electrode and the gate electrode are positioned and arranged to be connectable to a voltage source. And valve can be open by applying voltage between the gate and the source electrodes.

Abstract translation: 流体门控阀包括多孔疏水层，其作用于液体流动的屏障; 多孔层一侧的液体源; 在多孔疏水层的相对侧上的液体排出物; 与液体源电连接的源电极; 以及与液体源电绝缘的栅电极，其中所述源电极和所述栅电极被定位和布置成可连接到电压源。 通过在栅极和源极之间施加电压可以打开阀门。

公开(公告)号：WO2017091272A2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：PCT/US2016/050418

申请日：2016-09-06

Applicant: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE

Inventor： GLAVAN, Ana, C. ,  AINLA, Alar ,  HAMEDI, Mahiar, Max ,  FERNANDEZ-ABEDUL, Maria, Teresa ,  WHITESIDES, George, M.

IPC: H01L31/0264

CPC classification number: H01L31/0264 ,  B01L3/502707 ,  B01L3/5088 ,  B01L2200/12 ,  B01L2300/0645 ,  B01L2300/0845 ,  B01L2300/126

Abstract: An electroanalytical device includes a pin set comprising at least two conductive pins for use as working and counter electrodes, wherein the first and second pins are comprised of a head, a shaft and a piercing tip; and a hydrophobic or omniphobic paper substrate, wherein the substrate is shaped to provide at least one recess for holding a liquid, wherein the shafts of two conductive pins traverse the paper substrate to anchor the heads of the two conductive pins on the recess surface. An electroanalytical device can also include at least two conductive pins for use as working and counter electrodes, a thread, serially wound around the shafts of each of the two conductive pins; and a base into which the piercing tip of each of the pins is secured.

Abstract translation: 一种电分析装置包括引脚组，该引脚组包括用作工作电极和对电极的至少两个导电引脚，其中第一和第二引脚包括头部，轴和刺穿尖端; 以及疏水性或全向性纸基材，其中所述基材成形为提供用于保持液体的至少一个凹部，其中两个导电针的轴横过所述纸基材以将所述两个导电针的头固定在所述凹部表面上。 电分析装置还可以包括用作工作电极和对电极的至少两个导电引脚，所述导电引脚串联缠绕在两个导电引脚中的每一个的轴上; 以及一个底座，每个销的刺穿尖端固定在该底座中。