Microfluidic sorting with high-speed single-layer membrane valves
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Abate, Adam R.
Agresti, Jeremy J.
Weitz, David A.
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Abate, Adam R., Jeremy J. Agresti, and David A. Weitz. 2010. “Microfluidic Sorting with High-Speed Single-Layer Membrane Valves.” Applied Physics Letters96 (20): 203509. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3431281.Abstract
Sorting is one of the most important applications of microfluidic devices; however, current sorters place specific requirements on the density, size, and electrical properties of the objects to be sorted, limiting applicability. We present widely applicable microfluidic sorting. We use high-speed single-layer membrane valves to control flows in a bifurcating channel junction, to direct the paths of objects. This allows sorting at hundreds of hertz. Moreover, since the sorting action is mechanical, it is very widely applicable-to drops, particles, and even living cells.Terms of Use
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