Han K-H, Bruno Frazier A.
Georgia Institute of Technology, US
Keywords: cells, magnetophoresis, microfluid, microseparator
This paper presents the characterization of a continuous magnetophoretic microseparator for separating white and red blood cells from whole blood by using a high gradient magnetic separation method and microfabrication technology. The magnetophoretic microseparator directly separates blood cells based on their native magnetic properties without the use of additives such as magnetic tagging or inducing materials. Early released experimental results show that within 5 minutes, the microseparator can continuously separate out 68.2% of the red blood cells from whole blood for the paramagnetic capture (PMC) mode, and 89.7% for the diamagnetic capture (DMC) mode, by applying an external magnetic flux of 0.2T using a permanent magnet.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Technical Proceedings of the 2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 1
Published: May 8, 2005
Pages: 187 - 190
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Medical & Biotech
Topic: Biomaterials
ISBN: 0-9767985-0-6