Actuation method and apparatus, micropump, and PCR enhancement method
An actuation apparatus includes at least one magnetic shape memory (MSM) element containing a material configured to expand and/or contract in response to exposure to a magnetic field. Among other things, the MSM element may be configured to pump fluid through a micropump by expanding and/or contracting in response to the magnetic field. The magnetic field may rotate about an axis of rotation and exhibit a distribution having a component substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation. Further, the magnetic field distribution may include at least two components substantially orthogonal to one another lying in one or more planes perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The at least one MSM element may contain nickel, manganese, and gallium. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) may be enhanced by contacting a PCR reagent and DNA material with the MSM element.
- Research Organization:
- Boise State University, Boise, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-07ER46396
- Assignee:
- Boise State University (Boise, ID)
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,091,251
- Application Number:
- 13/550,386
- OSTI ID:
- 1202327
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2012 Jul 16
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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