Separation and manipulation of micro-particles using optical images on flexible polymer devices

Shu Ju Lin, Wei Wang, Yen Heng Lin, Bo Chun Yeh, Tzung Fang Guo, Gwo Bin Lee*

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Abstract

This paper reports an innovative approach for the manipulation of micro-particles utilizing optically-induced dielectrophoresis (ODEP), which was generated by a flexible polymer-based substrate for biomedical applications. The ODEP platform fabricated on a thin-film polymer-based substrate has been reported as a promising technique for particle/cell manipulation. Without using sophisticate and high-temperature thin-film process, the entire fabrication process can be performed at low-temperature and completed in a shorter period of time when compared with the fabrication process of amorphous silicon. In this study, we fabricated the ODEP device on a flexible substrate, which may further extend its practical applications. In addition, the rapid separation of micro-particles can be realized with the incorporation of gravity effect utilizing the arch-shaped flexible substrate. More importantly, the fabrication process was compatible with the roll-to-roll process such that large-area, flexible polymer substrates can be adopted for further applications such as concentration, transportation and separation of micro-particles/cells. The novel fabrication process using the flexible substrate may provide a promising and cost-effective approach for mass-production of the ODEP devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE 24th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2011
Pages1181-1184
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event24th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2011 - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: 23 01 201127 01 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference24th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2011
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period23/01/1127/01/11

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