Abstract
Quadrupole magnetic flow sorting (QMS) is being adapted from the separation of suspensions of single cells (<15 μm) to the isolation of pancreatic islets (150-350 μm) for transplant. To achieve this goal, the critical QMS components have been modeled and engineered to optimize the separation process. A flow channel has been designed, manufactured, and tested. The quadrupole magnet assembly has been designed and verified by finite element analysis. Pumps have been selected and verified by test. Test data generated from the pumps and flow channel demonstrate that the fabricated channel and peristaltic pumps fulfill the requirements of successful QMS separation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 388-395 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
Volume | 311 |
Issue number | 1 SPEC. ISS. |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cell separation
- Engineering
- Magnetic separation
- Pancreatic islets
- Quadrupole separator
- Type 1 diabetes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics