TY  - JOUR
A1  - Al-Kaidy, Huschyar
A1  - Kuthan, Kai
A1  - Hering, Thomas
A1  - Tippkötter, Nils
T1  - Aqueous droplets used as enzymatic microreactors and their electromagnetic actuation
JF  - Journal of Visualized Experiments
N2  - For the successful implementation of microfluidic reaction systems, such as PCR and electrophoresis, the movement of small liquid volumes is essential. In conventional lab-on-a-chip-platforms, solvents and samples are passed through defined microfluidic channels with complex flow control installations. The droplet actuation platform presented here is a promising alternative. With it, it is possible to move a liquid drop (microreactor) on a planar surface of a reaction platform (lab-in-a-drop). The actuation of microreactors on the hydrophobic surface of the platform is based on the use of magnetic forces acting on the outer shell of the liquid drops which is made of a thin layer of superhydrophobic magnetite particles. The hydrophobic surface of the platform is needed to avoid any contact between the liquid core and the surface to allow a smooth movement of the microreactor. On the platform, one or more microreactors with volumes of 10 µL can be positioned and moved simultaneously. The platform itself consists of a 3 x 3 matrix of electrical double coils which accommodate either neodymium or iron cores. The magnetic field gradients are automatically controlled. By variation of the magnetic field gradients, the microreactors' magnetic hydrophobic shell can be manipulated automatically to move the microreactor or open the shell reversibly. Reactions of substrates and corresponding enzymes can be initiated by merging the microreactors or bringing them into contact with surface immobilized catalysts.
Y1  - 2016
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3791/54643
SN  - 1940-087X
IS  - Issue 126
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Al-Kaidy, Huschyar
A1  - Duwe, Anna
A1  - Huster, Manuel
A1  - Muffler, Kai
A1  - Schlegel, Christin
A1  - Tim, Sieker
A1  - Stadtmüller, Ralf
A1  - Tippkötter, Nils
A1  - Ulber, Roland
T1  - Biotechnology and bioprocess engineering – from the first ullmann's article to recent trends
JF  - ChemBioEng Reviews
N2  - For several thousand years, biotechnology and its associated technical processes have had a great impact on the development of mankind. Based on empirical methods, in particular for the production of foodstuffs and daily commodities, these disciplines have become one of the most innovative future issues. Due to the increasing detailed understanding of cellular processes, production strains can now be optimized. In combination with modern bioprocesses, a variety of bulk and fine chemicals as well as pharmaceuticals can be produced efficiently. In this article, some of the current trends in biotechnology are discussed.
Y1  - 2015
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cben.201500008
VL  - 2
IS  - 3
SP  - 175
EP  - 184
PB  - Wiley
CY  - Weinheim
ER  -