Method of processing target material in a sample

摘要

An efficient method of processing a target material in a sample using a microfluidic device including an elastic membrane.

主权项

1. A method of processing a target material in a sample, the method comprising:
introducing the sample into a first chamber of a microfluidic device, wherein the microfluidic device comprises a first chamber with at least one inlet and at least one outlet; a second chamber operatively connected with a pressure supply unit; and an elastic membrane disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber and forming a wall of at least part of the first and second chambers, wherein the first chamber comprises or contains a material that binds to a target material, applying a positive pressure to the second chamber causing the elastic membrane to be extended toward the first chamber, or applying a negative pressure to the second chamber causing the elastic membrane to be extended towards the second chamber, and vibrating the elastic membrane.