| SU8 diaphragm micropump with monolithically integrated cantilever check valves. | |
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PMID: 21853192 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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This paper presents a SU8 unidirectional diaphragm micropump with embedded out-of-plane cantilever check valves. The device represents a reliable and low-cost solution for integration of microfluidic control in lab-on-a-chip devices. Its planar architecture allows monolithic definition of its components in a single step and potential integration with previously reported PCR, electrophoresis and flow-sensing SU8 microdevices. Pneumatic actuation is applied on a PDMS diaphragm, which is bonded to the SU8 body at wafer level, further enhancing its integration and mass production capabilities. The cantilever check valves move synchronously with the diaphragm, feature fast response (10ms), low dead volume (86nl) and a 94% flow blockage up to 300kPa. The micropump achieves a maximum flow rate of 177 μl min(-1) at 6 Hz and 200 kPa with an effective area of 10 mm(2). The device is reliable, self-priming and tolerant to particles and big bubbles. To the knowledge of the authors, this is the first micropump in SU8 with monolithically integrated cantilever check valves. |
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Aitor Ezkerra; Luis José Fernández; Kepa Mayora; Jesús Miguel Ruano-López |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-8-19 |
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Title: Lab on a chip Volume: - ISSN: 1473-0189 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-8-19 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101128948 Medline TA: Lab Chip Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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MEMS/MST Department, IKERLAN S. Coop. Polo Innovación Garaia, Mondragón, Spain. aezkerra@ikerlan.es. |
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