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Microfluidic transport in magnetic MEMS and bioMEMS.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20564547     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Magnetic materials, such as ferrimagnetic and ferromagnetic nanoparticles and microparticles in the form of ferrofluids, can be advantageously used in micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and bioMEMS applications, as they possess several unique features that provide solutions for major microfluidic challenges. These materials come with a wide range of sizes, tunable magnetic properties and offer a stark magnetic contrast with respect to biological entities. Thus, these magnetic particles are readily and precisely maneuvered in microfluidic and biological environments. The surfaces of these particles offer a relatively large area that can be functionalized with diverse biochemical agents. The useful combination of selective biochemical functionalization and 'action-at-a-distance' that a magnetic field provides makes superparamagnetic particles useful for the application in micro-total analysis systems (micro-TAS). We provide insight into the microfluidic transport of magnetic particles and discuss various MEMS and bioMEMS applications.
Authors:
Ranjan Ganguly; Ishwar K Puri
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology     Volume:  2     ISSN:  1939-0041     ISO Abbreviation:  Wiley Interdiscip Rev Nanomed Nanobiotechnol     Publication Date:    2010 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-24     Completed Date:  2010-09-15     Revised Date:  2011-01-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101508311     Medline TA:  Wiley Interdiscip Rev Nanomed Nanobiotechnol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  382-99     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright (c) 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Affiliation:
Department of Power Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700098, India.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Electromagnetic Phenomena*
Micro-Electrical-Mechanical Systems*
Microfluidic Analytical Techniques*

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