Optimization of sample transfer in two-dimensional microfluidic separation systems.
Optimization of sample transfer in two-dimensional microfluidic separation systems.
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二维微流体分离系统中样品传输的优化。
DOI:
10.1039/b801978a
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发表时间:
2008
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影响因子:
6.1
通讯作者:
DeVoe,DonL
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作者:
Yang,Shuang;Liu,Jikun;DeVoe,DonL
Multidimensional microfluidic separation systems combining a first dimension microchannel with an array of parallel second dimension microchannels can suffer from non-uniform sample transfer between the dimensions, sample leakage, and injection plug tailing within the second dimension array. These factors can significantly reduce overall two-dimensional separation performance. In this paper, numerical and analytical models reveal an optimized chip design which combines multidimensional backbiasing and an angled channel geometry to ensure leakage-free and uniform interdimensional sample transfer, while also minimizing injected sample plug lengths. The optimized design is validated experimentally using a multidimensional chip containing five second dimension channels.