Abstract
The separation of red blood cells from plasma flowing in microchannels is possible by bio-physical effects such as an axial migration effect and Zweifach-Fung bifurcation law. In the present study, subchannels are placed alongside a main channel to collect cells and plasma separately. The addition of a constriction in the main microchannel creates a local high shear force region, forcing the cells to migrate and concentrate towards the centre of the channel. The resulting lab-on-a-chip was manufactured using biocompatible materials. Purity efficiency was measured for mussel and human blood suspensions as different parameters including flow rate and geometries of parent and daughter channels were varied. ©2008 IEEE.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings - 2008 2nd Electronics Systemintegration Technology Conference, ESTC |
Pages | 447-452 |
Number of pages | 6 |
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Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | 2008 2nd Electronics Systemintegration Technology Conference - Greenwich, United Kingdom Duration: 1 Sept 2008 → 4 Sept 2008 |
Conference
Conference | 2008 2nd Electronics Systemintegration Technology Conference |
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Abbreviated title | ESTC |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Greenwich |
Period | 1/09/08 → 4/09/08 |