Abstract
The use of a dipole magnetic field on particle separation in a microfluidic channel is introduced. We compare a monopole magnetic field with a dipole magnetic field by computer simulation, and the separation of magnetic beads utilizing the dipole magnetic field is demonstrated. The dipole field generates a higher magnetic flux density at the separation zone than the monopole field. In the demonstration, the dipole field successfully derives the deflection of magnetic beads flowing through a microfluidic channel.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 186-191 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Biochip Journal |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biotechnology
- Bioengineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering