US Patent Application 20080006533 - Prevention of Precipitate Blockage in Microfluidic Channels
InventorAssigneeUS Classes204/450, Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere137/3, Mixing of plural fluids of diverse characteristics or conditions137/8For producing uniform flowAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB01D 57/02F15C 1/02 F17D 3/01 Abstract textThe present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods for preventing/ameliorating formation of precipitate blockages in microfluidic devices. In particular, the devices and methods of the invention utilize microchannels of specific cross-sectional configuration and of specific arrangement as well as application of AC current orthogonal to the direction of fluid flow, in order to prevent/ameliorate formation of precipitate blockages in microfluidic devices. |
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