The integration of 3D carbon dielectrophoresis on a rotating platform

  • R. Martinez-Duarte
  • , R. Gorkin
  • , K. Abi-Samra
  • , M. J. Madou

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Abstract

We present the integration of a novel Dielectrophoresis (DEP)-assisted filter on a compact disc (CD)-like centrifugal platform. Carbon-electrode Dielectrophoresis (CarbonDEP) refers to the use of carbon surfaces as electrodes to induce DEP. The system utilizes 3D carbon electrodes as a DEP active filter to trap particles of interest in a solution. Compared to traditional DEP devices that employ planar metal electrodes, the 3D carbon electrode structure allows for superior filter throughput. By placing 3D carbon electrodes on a rotating disk, we reduce the footprint of the typical DEP system by eliminating bulky precision pumps and fluidic interconnects. To demonstrate the system setup as an efficient filtering mechanism we separated latex particles from a mix of latex and yeast cells at flow rates up to 40 ul/min.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Pages2147-2150
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems - Denver, CO, United States
Duration: 21 Jun 200925 Jun 2009

Publication series

NameTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems

Conference

ConferenceTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver, CO
Period21/06/0925/06/09

Keywords

  • C-MEMS
  • CarbonDEP
  • CD
  • Centrifugal microfluidics
  • Diagnostics
  • Dielectrophoresis
  • Sample preparation

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