Background:
In this paper, the design and computational modeling of microfluidic
channel capable of separating platelets and Red Blood Cell (RBC) from the other blood cells are
proposed.
Materials and Methods:
Separation based on their sizes is made possible by utilizing negative dielectrophoretic
(n-DEP) force in fusion with drag force. An array of 38º angled electrode separated
by 70 μm distance is designed within the microchannel and analyzed for non-uniform electric
field distribution.
Results and Conclusion:
The molecule movement within the microchannel under induced electric
field is simulated to demonstrate the separation using the particle trajectories module. A numerical
study is performed for the calculation of Clausius Mossotti (CM) factor, n-DEP force and drag
force.
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