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Title: Dielectrophoretic systems without embedded electrodes

Abstract

Method and apparatus for dielectrophoretic separation of particles in a fluid based using array of insulating structures arranged in a fluid flow channel. By utilizing an array of insulating structures, a spatially inhomogeneous electric field is created without the use of the embedded electrodes conventionally employed for dielectrophoretic separations. Moreover, by using these insulating structures a steady applied electric field has been shown to provide for dielectrophoresis in contrast to the conventional use of an alternating electric field. In a uniform array of posts, dielectrophoretic effects have been produced flows having significant pressure-driven and electrokinetic transport. Above a threshold applied electric field, filaments of concentrated and rarefied particles appear in the flow as a result of dielectrophoresis. Above a higher threshold applied voltage, dielectrophoresis produces zones of highly concentrated and immobilized particles. These patterns are strongly influenced by the angle of the array of insulating structures with respect to the mean applied electric field and the shape of the insulating structures.

Inventors:
 [1];  [2]
  1. Livermore, CA
  2. San Francisco, CA
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
908545
Patent Number(s):
7014747
Application Number:
09/886,165
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Livermore, CA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B03 - SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS OR USING PNEUMATIC TABLES OR JIGS B03C - MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01N - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
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Citation Formats

Cummings, Eric B, and Singh, Anup K. Dielectrophoretic systems without embedded electrodes. United States: N. p., 2006. Web.
Cummings, Eric B, & Singh, Anup K. Dielectrophoretic systems without embedded electrodes. United States.
Cummings, Eric B, and Singh, Anup K. Tue . "Dielectrophoretic systems without embedded electrodes". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/908545.
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Works referenced in this record:

Dielectrophoretic trapping without embedded electrodes
conference, August 2000