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An AC magnetohydrodynamic micropump: towards a true integrated microfluidic system

Conference ·
OSTI ID:9868

An AC Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) micropump has been demonstrated in which the Lorentz force is used to propel an electrolytic solution along a microchannel etched in silicon. This micropump has no moving parts, produces a continuous (not pulsatile) flow, and is compatible with solutions containing biological specimens. micropump, using the Lorentz force as the pumping mechanism for biological analysis. The AC Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) micropump investigated produces a continuous flow and allows for complex microchannel design.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Defense Programs (DP) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
9868
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC-132466; GC0404000; 98-ERD-089; GC0404000; 98-ERD-089
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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