Abstract
Currently, most of the integrated sorting modules in the microfabricated DEPbased and fluorescent-activated cell sorters (μFACS) still suffer from lowthroughput operation and require complex fabrication process (e.g. embedded electrodes) and high power consumption (e.g. electrokinetically-driven sorters). In this paper, we demonstrate an easy-to-fabricate, low-powered and high-speed sorting module (at a single cell level) using an on-chip integrated piezoelectric (PZT) actuator. By controlling the bending motion of the PZT actuator, we have investigated and verified the high-speed flow-switching and sorting capabilities both theoretically (dynamic simulation) and experimentally using beads and biological agents.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 155-157 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 12th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2008 - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: 12 Oct 2008 → 16 Oct 2008 |
Conference
Conference | 12th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2008 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego, CA |
Period | 12/10/08 → 16/10/08 |
Keywords
- Hydrodynamic
- Microfluidics
- Piezoelectric
- Sorting