CELL WASHING USING ACOUSTIC WAVES

摘要

Disclosed is a device for separating a cellular component from a multicomponent fluid. The device can include a body, a first acoustic wave generator, and a second acoustic wave propagating component. The body can define a channel having a first surface, an opposing second surface, a first side, and an opposing second side. The channel can extend along a longitudinal axis from a first end to an opposing second end. The first acoustic wave generator can be coupled to the first surface. The second acoustic wave propagating component can be coupled to the second surface. The first acoustic wave generator and second acoustic wave propagating component can be configured to generate a bulk standing acoustic wave in the channel.

主权项

1. A device for separating a cellular component from a multicomponent fluid, comprising:
a body defining a channel having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the channel extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end; a first acoustic wave generator coupled to the first surface, the first acoustic wave generator configured to generate an acoustic wave having a wavelength; and a second acoustic wave propagating component coupled to the second surface, wherein the second surface is spaced an integer fractional multiple of the wavelength from the first surface and each integer factional multiple equals a number of pressure nodes within the channel.