Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
Lab Chip. 2012 Aug 21;12(16):2766-70. doi: 10.1039/c2lc90076a. Epub 2012 Jul 10.
On-chip manipulation of micro-objects has long been sought to facilitate fundamental biological studies and point-of-care diagnostic systems. In recent years, research on surface acoustic wave (SAW) based micro-object manipulation (i.e., SAW acoustophoresis) has gained significant momentum due to its many advantages, such as non-invasiveness, versatility, simple fabrication, easy operation, and convenient integration with other on-chip units. SAW acoustophoresis is especially useful for lab-on-a-chip applications where a compact and non-invasive biomanipulation technique is highly desired. In this Focus article, we discuss recent advancements in SAW acoustophoresis and provide some perspectives on the future development of this dynamic field.
微流控芯片的微操作一直是促进基础生物学研究和即时诊断系统发展的关键。近年来,基于表面声波(SAW)的微流控芯片微操作(即声悬浮)的研究由于其非侵入性、多功能性、简单的制造工艺、易于操作以及与其他芯片单元集成的便利性等优点而备受关注。声悬浮技术在微流控芯片应用中尤其有用,因为在这些应用中,人们高度期望使用一种紧凑且非侵入式的生物操控技术。在这篇专题文章中,我们讨论了表面声波声悬浮技术的最新进展,并对这一动态领域的未来发展提供了一些展望。