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Matthew C R Kong, Eric D Salin

    Analytical Chemistry
    |September 7, 2010
    PubMed
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    A novel gas pumping technique for centrifugal microfluidic platforms enables efficient, noncontact fluid transport. This method utilizes compressed gas to move liquids inward during spinning, completing in about 60 seconds.

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    • Microfluidics
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    Background:

    • Centrifugal microfluidic platforms are widely used for lab-on-a-chip applications.
    • Efficient and noncontact fluid pumping is crucial for microfluidic device operation.
    • Existing pumping methods can be complex or introduce contamination.

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