Using EWOD (electrowetting-on-dielectric) actuation in a micro conveyor system

Sensors and Actuators, A: Physical

Volumn 130-131, Issue SPEC. ISS., 2006, Pages 537-544

  Moon, Ilju ^a   Kim, Joonwon ^a  

^a Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Droplet; EWOD (electrowetting on dielectric); Micro conveyor; Transportation

Indexed keywords

DIELECTRIC MATERIALS; FABRICATION; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; MICROACTUATORS;

DROPLET; EWOD (ELECTROWETTING-ON-DIELECTRIC); MICRO CONVEYORS;

CONVEYORS;

EID: 33745820803     PISSN: 09244247     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.sna.2005.12.016     Document Type: Article

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