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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2013
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (US);
Chen Li, Chapin, SC (US);
Fanghao Yang, Changsha, CN;
Xianming Dai, Wuhan, CN;
Yan Tong, Chapin, SC (US);
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (US);
Abstract
Microfluidic devices, along with their methods of formation and use, are provided. The microfluidic device can include a substrate with a main channel and a first auxiliary channel defined in the substrate's surface. The main channel has a main width of about 1000 μm or less. The first auxiliary channel intersects with the main channel at a first aperture defined in a first side wall of the main channel. A second auxiliary channel can intersect with the main channel at a second aperture defined in a second side wall of the main channel. A plurality of main channels and respective auxiliary channel(s) can be included on the surface.