A single-channel microparticle sieve based on Brownian ratchets

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Contributors

  • Simon Verleger - , University of Konstanz (Author)
  • Andrej Grimm - , National University of Singapore (Author)
  • Christian Kreuter - , University of Konstanz (Author)
  • Huei Ming Tan - , National University of Singapore (Author)
  • Jeroen A. Van Kan - , National University of Singapore (Author)
  • Artur Erbe - , Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Author)
  • Elke Scheer - , University of Konstanz (Author)
  • Johan R.C. Van Der Maarel - , National University of Singapore (Author)

Abstract

We present a novel device for the separation of microparticles in a single channel, which is made of inversely asymmetric Brownian ratchets. It enables separation into two different fractions with an adjustable threshold and can be modeled with good agreement. This device serves as proof of concept for an extremely compact class of microsieves.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1238-1241
Number of pages4
JournalLab on a chip
Volume12
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - 7 Apr 2012
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

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