Optofluidic sorting of microparticles using Airy beams

Microparticle sorting is a crucial technique with diverse applications spanning biomedical research, microfluidics, and beyond. Conventional methods often face limitations in throughput, precision, and sample integrity. Here we present an optofluidic approach for size-based directional sorting of mi...

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Main Authors: Zhelin Qu, Kunpeng Wang, Chao Feng, Tianli Wu, Yao Zhang, Xian Zhao, Jun-Lei Wang
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Optomechatronics
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15599612.2024.2375538
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Kunpeng Wang
Chao Feng
Tianli Wu
Yao Zhang
Xian Zhao
Jun-Lei Wang
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description Microparticle sorting is a crucial technique with diverse applications spanning biomedical research, microfluidics, and beyond. Conventional methods often face limitations in throughput, precision, and sample integrity. Here we present an optofluidic approach for size-based directional sorting of microparticles using optical manipulation with Airy beams. By harnessing the non-diffracting properties and transverse gradient force of Airy beams, we achieve a non-invasive, high-precision sorting method capable of sorting and selectively clearing microparticles based on their sizes. We also demonstrate more complex operations involving wavefront modulation and microfluidic devices. The proposed method offers effective and versatile microparticle sorting, providing a powerful optofluidic tool for applications requiring precise and efficient sorting of microparticles while maintaining sample integrity.
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spelling doaj-art-2b19ef61e333409b8a7f3d7c1f32b9f52024-12-13T09:02:34ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Optomechatronics1559-96121559-96202024-12-0118110.1080/15599612.2024.2375538Optofluidic sorting of microparticles using Airy beamsZhelin Qu0Kunpeng Wang1Chao Feng2Tianli Wu3Yao Zhang4Xian Zhao5Jun-Lei Wang6Center for Optics Research and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, ChinaCenter for Optics Research and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, ChinaCenter for Optics Research and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, ChinaGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Institute of Nanophotonics, College of Physics & Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, ChinaGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Institute of Nanophotonics, College of Physics & Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, ChinaCenter for Optics Research and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, ChinaCenter for Optics Research and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, ChinaMicroparticle sorting is a crucial technique with diverse applications spanning biomedical research, microfluidics, and beyond. Conventional methods often face limitations in throughput, precision, and sample integrity. Here we present an optofluidic approach for size-based directional sorting of microparticles using optical manipulation with Airy beams. By harnessing the non-diffracting properties and transverse gradient force of Airy beams, we achieve a non-invasive, high-precision sorting method capable of sorting and selectively clearing microparticles based on their sizes. We also demonstrate more complex operations involving wavefront modulation and microfluidic devices. The proposed method offers effective and versatile microparticle sorting, providing a powerful optofluidic tool for applications requiring precise and efficient sorting of microparticles while maintaining sample integrity.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15599612.2024.2375538particle sortingAiry beamsholographic optical tweezer
spellingShingle Zhelin Qu
Kunpeng Wang
Chao Feng
Tianli Wu
Yao Zhang
Xian Zhao
Jun-Lei Wang
Optofluidic sorting of microparticles using Airy beams
International Journal of Optomechatronics
particle sorting
Airy beams
holographic optical tweezer
title Optofluidic sorting of microparticles using Airy beams
title_full Optofluidic sorting of microparticles using Airy beams
title_fullStr Optofluidic sorting of microparticles using Airy beams
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title_short Optofluidic sorting of microparticles using Airy beams
title_sort optofluidic sorting of microparticles using airy beams
topic particle sorting
Airy beams
holographic optical tweezer
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15599612.2024.2375538
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