Design a novel asymmetric bifurcating microfluidic channel for cell separation by size

Zhonggang Feng, Takao Nakamura, Daisuke Sato, Tatsuo Kitajima, Mitsuo Umezu

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Abstract

In this paper, we exhibit a novel asymmetric bifurcating microchannel for cell separation by size. As developing this microchannel, we proposed the design and optimization criteria, which included the design of inlet and outlet based on the analysis of the Segre-Silberberg effect and the optimization principle to render the migration force at the bifurcation portion as great as possible. Experiments using rat fibroblasts and red blood cells verified these design principles and confirmed the separation function with the optimal design. The simple configuration of the microchannel makes it feasible to serialize several such microchannels within 1.0×1.0 mm2 space and to achieve enrichment rate as high as 103∼104 folds.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 10th Asian Control Conference
Subtitle of host publicationEmerging Control Techniques for a Sustainable World, ASCC 2015
EditorsHazlina Selamat, Hafiz Rashidi Haruna Ramli, Ahmad Athif Mohd Faudzi, Ribhan Zafira Abdul Rahman, Asnor Juraiza Ishak, Azura Che Soh, Siti Anom Ahmad
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479978625
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Sept 8
Event10th Asian Control Conference, ASCC 2015 - Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Duration: 2015 May 312015 Jun 3

Publication series

Name2015 10th Asian Control Conference: Emerging Control Techniques for a Sustainable World, ASCC 2015

Other

Other10th Asian Control Conference, ASCC 2015
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKota Kinabalu
Period15/5/3115/6/3

Keywords

  • asymmetric bifurcation
  • cell separation
  • cell size
  • label-free
  • microfluidics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering

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