Sample concentration by asymmetry EOF flow in micro/nano channels with O2/H2O plasma treated channel surfaces

Ren-Quei Wu, Fan-Gang Tseng, Chung-Shi Yang, Ching-Chang Cheing

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

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Abstract

Sample pre-concentration is an important step in many high-performance separation techniques, such as liquid chromatography or capillary electophoresis, which determines the detection sensitivity of separated samples. However, they either need particular microdevices or special surface treatment in local area, posing system fabrication/operation complexity. In this study, we employ simple and rapid surface plasma processes to create an asymmetry electroosmotic flow (EOF) in micro/nano channels. By this way, the sample can be concentrated into one side of the channel induced by the non-uniform zeta potential variation. We demonstrate that the concentrating ability for neurotransmitter (1μM Dopamine) in the modified asymmetry surface treated channel (500nm and 30 μ m channel depth) are 8.5 or 2.8 times larger than that in the channels with symmetrical surface treatment, respectively.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2005 Technical Proceedings
Pages728-731
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI Nanotech 2005 - Anaheim, United States
Duration: 8 May 200512 May 2005
https://briefs.techconnect.org/books/technical-proceedings-of-the-2005-nsti-nanotechnology-conference-and-trade-show-volume-3/

Conference

Conference2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI Nanotech 2005
PlaceUnited States
CityAnaheim
Period8/05/0512/05/05
Internet address

Research Keywords

  • Asymmetry electroosmotic flow
  • Nano channel
  • Plasma treatment
  • Sample concentration

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