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Hydrodynamic focusing based particle filtration using an Island structure with built-in valves

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Abstract

We propose a hydrodynamic focusing based particle filtration method. Three microchannels associated for the filtration were networked with an island structure to control a boundary to limit particle sizes. The boundary was easily controlled by adjusting lengths of the three microchannels. Using hydrodynamic focusing in the microfluidic network, we have successfully designed and tested the device to filtrate particles of 10-μm and 20-μm. By adjusting the ratios of hydraulic resistances (or outlet channel lengths) using the builtin valves, the boundary distance was controlled. The proposed method could continuously sort particles by size. Thus, the proposed sorting method can be applicable for many fields for biology and biomedical engineering.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 2009, IMECE 2009
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages687-688
Number of pages2
EditionPART B
ISBN (Print)9780791843857
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventASME 2009 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2009 - Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States
Duration: Nov 13 2009Nov 19 2009

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings
NumberPART B
Volume12

Conference

ConferenceASME 2009 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLake Buena Vista, FL
Period11/13/0911/19/09

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