(V015T16A009)A Novel MEMS Device For Selective Surface Adsorption Of Lead (II) Ions From Blood Using Carbon Aerogel

摘要

In this paper, we propose to design, simulate and fabricate a novel device design that would be capable of removing heavy metal ions like Lead or Arsenic from the Blood serum. The basic design of the device comprises of micro-needles at the inlet and the outlet, followed by a micro-channel where is blood is made to flow through a series of alternating constrictions. Every constriction has a coating of Carbon Aerogel to remove the Heavy metal ions like Pb. The design also eliminates the need for a valve or a micro pump as we ensure unidirectional flow by having fewer needles at the outlet as compared to the inlet and be placed in two regions of differential pressure.