Abstract
A rhythmic, sustained, stable oscillation was reproducibly observed for a lipid membrane supported by a micropore of a thin membrane tip micropipet (TM pipet). The construction of the TM pipet was accomplished by implementing a microfabrication method that allowed the transference of a Si3N4 film with a hole from the Si substrate to the glass tube tip. The main part of the fabrication method is the sealing process: a mix between thermal and amodic bonding. The TM pipet fabrication is described in detail with emphasis on the thermal-anodic bonding process. In addition, a general account of the new device's main features, including various applications, is given.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 203-212 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1993 Mar 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Bioengineering
- Biochemistry
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology