A three-dimensional ultrasonic cage for characterization of individual cells

作者:Manneberg Otto*; Vanherberghen Bruno; Svennebring Jessica; Hertz Hans M; Onfelt Bjorn; Wiklund Martin
来源:Applied Physics Letters, 2008, 93(6): 063901.
DOI:10.1063/1.2971030

摘要

We demonstrate enrichment, controlled aggregation, and manipulation of microparticles and cells by an ultrasonic cage integrated in a microfluidic chip compatible with high-resolution optical microscopy. The cage is designed as a dual-frequency resonant filleted square box integrated in the fluid channel. Individual particles may be trapped three dimensionally, and the dimensionality of one-dimensional to three-dimensional aggregates can be controlled. We investigate the dependence of the shape and position of a microparticle aggregate on the actuation voltages and aggregate size, and demonstrate optical monitoring of individually trapped live cells with submicrometer resolution.

  • 出版日期2008-8-11