Computer Simulations of Electrokinetic Mass Transport in Microfabricated Fluidic Devices
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A mathematical model and computer code for simulat ing electrokinetic fluid and sample manipulations in microfabricated fluidic devices (microchips) are described. The model accounts for mass transport mechanisms such as electrophoretic migration, bulk fluid motion due to electroosmosis, and diffusion. The interactive computer program implementing the model is capable of handling different channel geometries with various boundary conditions for the electric field distribution and sample concentration. Several microchip elements have been modeled and particular attention has been paid to the electrokinetic injection, one of the primary elements in microchip operation. The results obtained in the modeling have been compared with experimental data.
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