Geometrically programmable bidirectional pump using rotating magnetic microspheres

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    Abstract

    We report geometrically programmable bidirectional pumping in microchannels using magnetic microspheres which rotate around magnetic disks under influence of an external rotating magnetic field. Geometric programming of the pumping direction is obtained by locating the magnetic disks on the inside or the outside curve of a microchannel as shown in Figure 1. A second degree of freedom in pumping direction is offered by the rotation direction of the external field. Pumping rate is controlled by the rotational frequency.
    Original languageUndefined
    Title of host publication18th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2014
    Place of PublicationSan Diego
    PublisherChemical and Biochemical Society
    Pages2220-2222
    Number of pages3
    ISBN (Print)978-0-9798064-7-6
    Publication statusPublished - 26 Oct 2014
    Event18th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, µTAS 2014 - Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, United States
    Duration: 26 Oct 201430 Oct 2014
    Conference number: 18

    Publication series

    NameMicroTAS 2014
    PublisherChemical and Biochemical Society
    ISSN (Print)1556-5904

    Conference

    Conference18th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, µTAS 2014
    Abbreviated titleMicroTAS 2014
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Antonio
    Period26/10/1430/10/14

    Keywords

    • EWI-25606
    • IR-93708
    • METIS-309838

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