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Correction: Microfluidic devices powered by integrated elasto-magnetic pumps
Jacob L Binsley1, Elizabeth L Martin1, Thomas O Myers2
1Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Exeter, Physics Building, Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4QL, UK. jb778@exeter.ac.uk.
Lab on a Chip
|June 24, 2021
Summary
This correction addresses a previous publication on microfluidic devices. It clarifies details regarding the integrated elasto-magnetic pumps used to power these lab-on-a-chip systems.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Fluid Dynamics
Background:
- Microfluidic devices are crucial for lab-on-a-chip applications.
- Efficient and integrated pumping mechanisms are essential for microfluidic systems.
- Elasto-magnetic principles offer a novel approach to micro-pumping.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a correction to the original publication.
- To clarify the design and operation of elasto-magnetic pumps in microfluidic devices.
- To ensure accurate understanding of the powered microfluidic systems.
Main Methods:
- Review and re-evaluation of the original experimental data.
- Detailed analysis of the elasto-magnetic pump mechanism.
- Correction of specific parameters and descriptions within the original manuscript.
Main Results:
- Identification of specific inaccuracies in the original publication.
- Clarification of the magnetic field interactions and material properties.
- Revised performance metrics for the elasto-magnetic pump.
Conclusions:
- The corrected information ensures the accurate representation of elasto-magnetic pump technology in microfluidics.
- Accurate understanding is vital for the advancement of integrated microfluidic systems.
- This correction upholds the integrity of scientific reporting in the field.
