University of California

Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC

George M Dougherty

Raymond P Mariella, Jr

Robin R Miles

John Dzenitis

David S Clague

Systems and methods for separating particles and/or toxins from a sample fluid. A method according to one embodiment comprises simultaneously passing a sample fluid and a buffer fluid through a chamber such that a fluidic interface is formed between the sample fluid and the buffer fluid as the fluids pass through the chamber, the sample fluid having particles of interest therein; applying a force to the fluids for urging the particles of interest to pass through the interface into the buffer fluid; and substantially separating the buffer fluid from the sample fluid.

Systems and methods for separating particles and/or substances from a sample fluid

A membrane structure comprising a silicon film having a grain structure including grains defining pores therebetween.

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Albany, CA, United States of America

George M Dougherty