Dielectrophoretic cage-speed separation of bio-particles

A novel approach to the size characterization and separation of bio-particles is presented. Fluid-flow is not required to activate the separation since moving dielectrophoretic cages (MDC) (G. Medoro et al., IEDM, pp. 415-418, 2000) are used. By sequencing a set of cage patterns in a micro-fabricate...

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Main Authors: Medoro, G., Vulto, P., Altomare, L., Abonnenc, M., Romani, A., Tartagni, M., Guerrieri, R., Manaresi, N.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical optical imaging
Communication, education, history, and philosophy
Dielectrophoresis
Electrodes
Exact sciences and technology
Field-flow fractionation
Frequency
General equipment and techniques
Instruments, apparatus, components and techniques common to several branches of physics and astronomy
Permittivity
Physics
Physics literature and publications
Protocols
Sensors (chemical, optical, electrical, movement, gas, etc.)
remote sensing
Shape
Silicon
Surface resistance
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Summary:A novel approach to the size characterization and separation of bio-particles is presented. Fluid-flow is not required to activate the separation since moving dielectrophoretic cages (MDC) (G. Medoro et al., IEDM, pp. 415-418, 2000) are used. By sequencing a set of cage patterns in a micro-fabricated chip, a movement can be induced or not on bio-particles depending on the ratio between the dielectrophoretic (DEP) mobility (H. Morgan and N.G. Green, Research Studies Press, 2003) and the cage-speed, causing selective particle transport. The effectiveness of the approach has been proven by experimental results with different sized beads. This approach can be easily combined with optical or impedance measurement for on-chip quantification of the mixture constituents for a miniaturized, automatic detection system.
DOI:10.1109/ICSENS.2004.1426103