Three dimensional separation trap based on dielectrophoresis and use thereof

Patent · Tue May 04 00:00:00 EDT 2004

OSTI ID:1174831

Mariella, Jr., Raymond P.

An apparatus is adapted to separate target materials from other materials in a flow containing the target materials and other materials. A dielectrophoretic trap is adapted to receive the target materials and the other materials. At least one electrode system is provided in the trap. The electrode system has a three-dimensional configuration. The electrode system includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are shaped and positioned relative to each such that application of an electrical voltage to the first electrode and the second electrode creates a dielectrophoretic force and said dielectrophoretic force does not reach zero between the first electrode and the second electrode.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, Oakland, CA (United States); Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: University Of California, The Regents Of
• Patent Number(s): 6,730,204
• Application Number: 09/819,110
• OSTI ID: 1174831
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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