Summary
Our researchers have developed a novel surface acoustic wave (SAW) based two-stage microfluidic platform for continuous particle focusing and separation. The driving force is acoustic radiation generated by surface acoustic waves in a microfluidic device over a piezoelectric substrate. The prominent features of this two-stage sorter are that particle focusing and separation are accomplished simultaneously and the sorter doesn't require the use of the sheath flow for positioning or aligning of particles, thereby decreasing the complexity. In this design, no physical contact is needed between the ultrasonic transducer and the medium. Ultrasonic treatment has not been shown to damage cells or biological material.
Competitive Advantages
- Continuous mode particle focusing and separation
- Simple, easy to run and high throughput.
- Handles biological samples gently
- No physical contact between Ultrasonic transducer and medium
- The sorter doesn’t require the use of the
Schematic of working mechanism for the two-stage particle separator using SAW
Desired Partnerships
- License
- Sponsored Research
- Co-Development