Hanke C., Dittrich P.S., Reyes D.R.
National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
Keywords: cell capture, dielectrophoresis, gold microelectrodes, metallization, microfluidics, polyelectrolyte mulitlayer, polyester (PET) membrane
We present a new system for cell capturing on porous polyester (PET) membranes using dielectrophoretic forces. For the first time gold microelectrodes were fabricated on PET membranes using conventional photolithographic techniques. Their characterization revealed no physical differences before and after processing. Dielectrophoretic cell trapping was successfully carried out within this microfluidic system and cells remained viable at least a day after capturing.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Nanotechnology 2012: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy (Volume 3)
Published: June 18, 2012
Pages: 98 - 101
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Medical & Biotech
Topic: Biomaterials
ISBN: 978-1-4665-6276-9