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BASIC STUDY OF MICROMACHINED DEP (DIELECTROPHORETIC) MANIPULATOR
Title
BASIC STUDY OF MICROMACHINED DEP (DIELECTROPHORETIC) MANIPULATOR.
Creator
Sundaram, Vivek, , K.B.Sundaram, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The capability of manipulating microparticle in small volumes is fundamental to many biological and medical applications, including separation and detection of cells. The development of microtools for effective sample handling and separation in such volumes is still a challenge. DEP (dielectrophoresis) is one of the most widely used methods in handling the microparticles. In this thesis we show that forces generated by nonuniform electric field (DEP) can be used for trapping and separating...
Show moreThe capability of manipulating microparticle in small volumes is fundamental to many biological and medical applications, including separation and detection of cells. The development of microtools for effective sample handling and separation in such volumes is still a challenge. DEP (dielectrophoresis) is one of the most widely used methods in handling the microparticles. In this thesis we show that forces generated by nonuniform electric field (DEP) can be used for trapping and separating the microparticles (latex beads). This work further explores the DEP force based on different electrode geometries and medium conductivity. A micromanipulator for latex bead separation was designed, fabricated and characterized. For the development of DEP manipulator, the fabrication and packaging of microfluidic structure with the microelectrode is crucial for reliable analysis. A combination of SU-8 photoresist and polydimethylsiloxane polymer was used for this purpose. Besides, the DEP manipulator, preliminary study on a Coulter counter was conducted. The Coulter counter works on the principle of resistive pulse sensing. This counter is used for counting the beads as they pass through the microfluidic channel. Its possible integration with the manipulator was also explored.
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Date Issued
2004
Identifier
CFE0000121, ucf:46178
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0000121
DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF CHEMIRESISTOR TYPEMICRO/NANO HYDROGEN GAS SENSORS USINGINTERDIGITATED ELECTRODES
Title
DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF CHEMIRESISTOR TYPEMICRO/NANO HYDROGEN GAS SENSORS USINGINTERDIGITATED ELECTRODES.
Creator
Zhang, Peng, Cho, Hyoung Jin, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Hydrogen sensors have obtained increased interest with the widened application of hydrogen energy in recent years. Among them, various chemiresistor based hydrogen sensors have been studied due to their relatively simple structure and well-established detection mechanism. The recent progress in micro/nanotechnology has accelerated the development of small-scale chemical sensors. In this work, MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensor platforms with interdigitated electrodes have been...
Show moreHydrogen sensors have obtained increased interest with the widened application of hydrogen energy in recent years. Among them, various chemiresistor based hydrogen sensors have been studied due to their relatively simple structure and well-established detection mechanism. The recent progress in micro/nanotechnology has accelerated the development of small-scale chemical sensors. In this work, MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensor platforms with interdigitated electrodes have been designed and fabricated. Integrating indium doped tin dioxide nanoparticles, these hydrogen sensors showed improved sensor characteristics such as sensitivity, response and selectivity at room temperature. Design parameters of interdigitated electrodes have been studied in association with sensor characteristics. It was observed that these parameters (gap between the electrodes, width and length of the fingers, and the number of the fingers) imposed different impacts on the sensor performance. In order to achieve small, robust, low cost and fast hydrogen micro/nano sensors with high sensitivity and selectivity, the modeling and process optimization was performed. The effect of humidity and the influence of the applied voltage were also studied. The sensor could be tuned to have high sensitivity (105), fast response time (10 seconds) and low energy consumption (19 nW). Finally, a portable hydrogen instrument integrated with a micro sensor, display, sound warning system, and measurement circuitry was fabricated based on the calibration data of the sensor.
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Date Issued
2008
Identifier
CFE0002478, ucf:47725
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0002478