Automated ultrasonic particle processing microsystem

Graham J. Sparey-Taylor; Caroline Lewis; Eve Chapper; Peter Schiller; Peter Kern; David A. Barrow; Joseph J. Cefai

doi:10.1117/12.418748

16 March 2001 Automated ultrasonic particle processing microsystem

Graham J. Sparey-Taylor, Caroline Lewis, Eve Chapper, Peter Schiller, Peter Kern, David A. Barrow, Joseph J. Cefai

Proceedings Volume 4236, Smart Electronics and MEMS II; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.418748
Event: Smart Materials and MEMS, 2000, Melbourne, Australia

Abstract

The use of ultrasonic technologies to trap and filter desired particulates from a suspending media has been well documented to date. Recent advancements in microsystems and micro-fluidic technology have enabled the design of a miniaturised ultrasonic particle separation unit. The automated microsystem enables contact-less microprocessing operations to be conducted on small volumes of fluid suspensions in remote environments. Furthermore, the protocol for particle separation is simplified and reduces the need for operator handling. The microfabricated ultrasonic separator sub-system is combined with micro-fluidic components (valves, pumps, flow sensors) manifold systems and surface mount interface electronics to monitor and control the system's function. The operational function of the system utilises two reservoirs; (i) a pre-process reservoir containing crude sample extract, and (ii) a second reservoir holding wash media. During operation, a crude sample is channelled into the membrane-less filter system and manipulated by ultrasonic sound waves. Wash media is subsequently pumped into the filter, replacing or diluting the support media of the original sample. The sample is then removed, when desired, into a post-processing reservoir. The system has been developed for space micro-gravity operations and other configurations are applicable to other terrestrial processing applications.

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Graham J. Sparey-Taylor, Caroline Lewis, Eve Chapper, Peter Schiller, Peter Kern, David A. Barrow, and Joseph J. Cefai "Automated ultrasonic particle processing microsystem", Proc. SPIE 4236, Smart Electronics and MEMS II, (16 March 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.418748

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