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Microfluidic devices and applications thereof

US9643835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2013
Grant dateMay 9, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81B2201/058
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In one aspect, single-sided microfluidic devices are described herein. In some embodiments, a single-sided microfluidic device comprises a substrate, a photoconductive layer positioned over the substrate, electrical contacts in electrical communication with the photoconductive layer, and a dielectric assembly positioned over the photoconductive layer. The dielectric assembly comprises a hydrophobic surface for receiving a liquid. In some embodiments, the dielectric assembly has an effective capacitance of about 10 μF/m2 to about 10,000 μF/m2 and/or an average thickness between about 20 nm and about 2000 nm.

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