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Electrowetting on Dielectric (EWOD) Using Graphene

WSU researchers have developed a method for electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) using graphene; a transparent, flexible and stretchable nanomaterial. Reversible contact angle changes were observed on the Teflon-coated graphene electrode with both AC and DC voltages and experiments confirmed the graphene electrode has a higher capacitive impedance, reduced...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Mark MinG-Cheng Cheng

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Category(s): Physical Sciences, Materials, Microfluidics, Nanomaterials

Marangoni Optofluidic Tweezers (MOT)

There is currently a great deal of interest in using small droplets as containers for chemical reactions. Optical methods for droplet manipulation are attractive because they offer control without an on chip structure; however forces from optical tweezers tend to be in the pN range. Wayne State University researchers have developed a new method...

Published: 3/31/2014 | Inventor(s): Amar Basu, Gopakumar Kamalakshakurup

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Category(s): MEMS, Microfluidics, Physical Sciences, Instrumentation, Optics & Photonics

Nano-beaker array formation process and its use for high-throughput loading and crystallization screening and other lab-on-the-chip applications

Wayne State University researchers have invented a novel process to make array patterns and its use for high-throughput screening of crystallization conditions, liquid solution applications, and other lab-on-the-chip applications. The formation process is a variation of “particle lithography” in which microparticles such as polystyrene microparticles...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Guangzhao Mao, Daniel Sobczynski, Sunxi Wang, Eugene Xhahysa, Pedram Jahanian

Keywords(s): Nanotechnology

Category(s): Physical Sciences, Microfluidics, MEMS, Research tools, Life Science, Other

Novel Method of Making 3-Dimensional Neural Probes

WSU researchers have developed a unique design for neural probes with both electrical and chemical interfaces, via arrays metal electrodes and micro-channels that can be easily manufactured and folded in 3D arrays. The fabrication process is post-CMOS compatible allowing simple, reliable and cost effective construction of the all the components. Methods...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Yong Xu, Yuefa Li

Keywords(s): Biotechnology, Drug Delivery, Epilepsy, Microchannels, Neural Probes, Neuroscience

Category(s): Drug Delivery, Life Science, Medical Devices, Other, MEMS, Microfluidics, Physical Sciences, Sensors

Microfluidic Particle Concentration and Separator

Researchers at the Wayne State University Smart Sensors and Integrated Microsystems (SSIM) laboratory have developed a micro-scale concentrator and separator applicable to several microfluidic applications. Initially the device was developed to concentrate and separate bacteria from other impurities to test water quality however the micro separator...

Published: 2/6/2014 | Inventor(s): Gregory Auner, ChunG-Chu Chen

Keywords(s): Biotechnology

Category(s): Physical Sciences, Microfluidics, MEMS