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Fluidic control using superparamagnetic beads

Fluidic control using superparamagnetic beads
Fluidic control using superparamagnetic beads
The use of magnetic beads, for the control of fluid in micro channels is discussed here. The magnetic beads are used to form a plug-like plunger, to control fluid in a micro channel. A theoretical force and water flow rate exerted by the bead plug has been determined. Initial work has shown it is possible to move fluid in a micro channel with volume flow rate of up to 7.2µl/min and measurements have been made for the force which a bead lug can exert. The results suggest that this method of fluid control may have applications for a BioMEMS pipette.
Husband, B.
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Melvin, T.
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Evans, A.G.R.
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Husband, B.
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Melvin, T.
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Evans, A.G.R.
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Husband, B., Melvin, T. and Evans, A.G.R. (2004) Fluidic control using superparamagnetic beads. 15th Micromechanics Europe Workshop (MME 2004), Leuven, Belgium. 04 - 06 Sep 2004.

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Abstract

The use of magnetic beads, for the control of fluid in micro channels is discussed here. The magnetic beads are used to form a plug-like plunger, to control fluid in a micro channel. A theoretical force and water flow rate exerted by the bead plug has been determined. Initial work has shown it is possible to move fluid in a micro channel with volume flow rate of up to 7.2µl/min and measurements have been made for the force which a bead lug can exert. The results suggest that this method of fluid control may have applications for a BioMEMS pipette.

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Published date: September 2004
Venue - Dates: 15th Micromechanics Europe Workshop (MME 2004), Leuven, Belgium, 2004-09-04 - 2004-09-06

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Local EPrints ID: 57740
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/57740
PURE UUID: c2edaee4-024d-4eb7-9e39-b07d9953c749

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Date deposited: 11 Aug 2008
Last modified: 11 Dec 2021 17:53

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Author: B. Husband
Author: T. Melvin
Author: A.G.R. Evans

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