Microfluidic Devices with Graphene Electrodes

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­PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

• • Microfluidic platform for use in electro-crystallization and electro-crystallography experiments

PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

• • Use of graphene as X-ray compatible electrodes enables the application of electric fields on-chip during X-ray analysis, which can be used to modulate structure of protein or other molecules in crystalline (for X-ray diffraction) or solution form (for X-ray scattering)
  • Lifetime of fragile samples can be extended by expediting the removal of reactive secondary

TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION

This invention describe the manufacturing and use of a novel microfluidic platform for use in electro-crystallization experiments. The device incorporates ultra-thin graphene-based films as electrodes as X-ray transparent windows to enable in situ X-ray diffraction analysis. 

ABOUT THE INVENTOR

Prof. Sarah Perry is an Associate Professor in the Chemical Engineering department at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research interests include utilizing self-assembly, molecular design, and microfluidic technologies to generate biologically relevant microenvironment for the study and application of biomacromolecules.

AVAILABILITY:

Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research

DOCKET:

UMA 18-080

PATENT STATUS:

• Patent Issued US 11,175,244 B2

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INVENTION DISCLOSURE

LEAD INVENTOR:

• Sarah Perry,Ph.D.

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This invention describe the manufacturing and use of a novel microfluidic platform for use in electro-crystallization experiments. The device incorporates ultra-thin graphene-based films as electrodes as X-ray transparent windows to enable in situ X-ray diffraction analysis.