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Methods and systems for performing multiple reactions by interfacial mixing

  • US 6,977,163 B1
  • Filed: 06/04/2002
  • Issued: 12/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/13/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of analyzing a plurality of reactions, comprising:

  • serially introducing plugs of first, second and third fluid borne reagents into a first fluid conduit under conditions suitable for performing the plurality of reactions whereby the plug of the first fluid borne reagent is abutted by the plug of the second fluid borne reagent at a first interface, and the plug of the second fluid borne reagent is abutted by the plug of the third fluid borne reagent at a second interface;

    allowing sufficient time for diffusion of effective amounts of the first and second reagents across the first interface whereupon the first and second reagents mix and react in a first reaction;

    allowing sufficient time for diffusion of effective amounts of the second and third reagents across the second interface, whereupon the second and third reagents react in a second reaction; and

    analyzing results of the first and second reactions.

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