A scalabale microfluidic device for switching of microparticles using dielectrophoresis

Waqas Waheed, Anas Alazzam, Bobby Mathew, Eiyad Abu Nada, Ashraf N. Al Khateeb

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Abstract

In this paper, we have introduced a negative Dielectrophoresis based microfluidic system using a novel arrangement of microelectrodes to perform switching of micro objects. Both the experimental and numerical results are presented. Two sets of interdigitated electrodes, extending slightly into the microchannel from each sidewall, are embedded on the bottom of the microchannel. A finite element model in COMSOL Multiphysics 5.2a was developed to demonstrate switching of Red Blood Cells in the microchannel followed by multiple parametric studies to study the effect of several parameters on cell trajectories and optimize the design parameters. To verify numerical results, a PDMS-based microfluidic device on glass wafer was fabricated. The switching of Red Blood Cells in the microfluidic device with a single inlet and three outlets was also demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMicro- and Nano-Systems Engineering and Packaging
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791852156
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
EventASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2018 - Pittsburgh, United States
Duration: Nov 9 2018Nov 15 2018

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
Volume10

Other

OtherASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPittsburgh
Period11/9/1811/15/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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