I used COMSOL for finite element analysis (FEA) modeling of EOF and DEP at a microporous membrane in a PDMS microfluidic channel. Effects of two parameters were determined: Membrane thickness, and spacing between pores. The modeled membranes had a 25×25…
Author: Aytug Gencoglu
EOF&DEP simulations for 300 nm membranes
We have considered SiN membranes in PDMS channels as EOF pumps and as constrictions for insulator-based dielectrophoresis (iDEP). For EOF, thicker membranes may yield greater flow rates. For iDEP, a smaller membrane porosity, meaning fewer, smaller holes on a given…
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