Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for enhancing the efficiency of cell electroporation using dielectrophoresis-assisted cell localization and uses thereof in a microfluidic biochip system. Cells are first subject to dielectrophoresis and localized to regions where the electric field intensity is high enough to render cells electroporated. The invention enhances the efficiency of in situ cell electroporation on a traditional microfluidic biochip.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a device for handling fluids, and more particularly a merging apparatus for fluidic and microfluidic devices utilizing passive valving in conjunction with a single sensor to uniformly blend contributory working fluid streams. Symmetric and non symmetric embodiments with and without branch channels are described. The present invention also provides methods for merging liquids using the device of the invention.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to microfluidic devices comprising at least two processing channels, wherein each of the processing channels comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a high-flow-resistant and hydrophilic conduit; a distributing channel, wherein the distributing channel comprises an upstream end and a downstream end, and is in fluid communication with each inlet of the processing channels via the high-flow-resistant and hydrophilic conduit; and a flushing channel, wherein the flushing channel comprises an upstream end and a downstream end, and is in fluid communication with each outlet of the processing channels. The invention also provides methods of using the microfluidic devices.
Abstract:
An wicking inhibitor for fluidic and microfluidic devices reduces wicking by providing a structure that interrupts the flow of a working fluid through a fluidic channel interface having corner angles greater than ninety degrees.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a wicking inhibitor for fluidic and microfluidic devices that reduces wicking by providing a structure that interrupts the flow of a working fluid through a fluidic channel interface having corner angles greater than ninety degrees.
Abstract:
A multi-channel capillary electrophoresis microchip for analysis of multiple samples comprising: at least two sample reservoirs, at least two sample channels corresponding to said sample reservoirs, a sample buffer reservoir, a sample waste reservoir, a separation buffer reservoir, a separation waste reservoir, a sample loading channel, and a separation channel, wherein each of said sample channels is connected at one end to said sample loading channel at a place between said sample buffer reservoir and said intersection of said sample loading channel and said separation channel, and the other end of each of said sample channels is connected to each of said sample reservoirs. A method of capillary electrophoresis separation for sequentially analysis of multiple samples.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to microfluidic devices comprising at least two processing channels, wherein each of the processing channels comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a high-flow-resistant and hydrophilic conduit; a distributing channel, wherein the distributing channel comprises an upstream end and a downstream end, and is in fluid communication with each inlet of the processing channels via the high-flow-resistant and hydrophilic conduit; and a flushing channel, wherein the flushing channel comprises an upstream end and a downstream end, and is in fluid communication with each outlet of the processing channels. The invention also provides methods of using the microfluidic devices.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for washing solid substrate with ultrasonic wave after hybridization reaction are provided. The method includes (1) putting the solid substrate into a container having a washing solution, on which the hybridization reaction has been completed, (2) using an ultrasonic generator to produce a certain strength of ultrasonic wave and transmit it into the washing solution, (3) washing the substrate by means of the cavitation effect being produced in the washing solution by the ultrasonic wave. Since the cavitation bubbles in the washing solution can produce intensive efflux and local microslipstream against the solid surface, evidently reducing the liquid surface tension and friction and enhance the liquid flow, non-specific adsorbate and deposit bound weakly on the solid substrate can be washed down rapidly.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to the field of peristaltic pump. In particular, the invention provides a peristaltic pump, which peristaltic pump comprises, inter alia, an actuating part, a cartridge part comprising at least three chambers and mechanisms for controlling movement of the actuating part to and from the cartridge part to control opening or closing of the inlet and outlet to the chamber(s).
Abstract:
The present invention provides a device for handling fluids, and more particularly a merging apparatus for fluidic and microfluidic devices utilizing passive valving in conjunction with a single sensor to uniformly blend contributory working fluid streams. Symmetric and non symmetric embodiments with and without branch channels are described. The present invention also provides methods for merging liquids using the device of the invention.