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Heat-reduction methods and systems related to microfluidic devices

  • US 9,051,604 B2
  • Filed: 05/23/2014
  • Issued: 06/09/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for generating heat in selected regions of a microfluidic complex, the method comprising:

  • providing a microfluidic complex comprising at least one thermally actuated component;

    providing a thermally insulating substrate comprising a heating element configured to actuate the at least one thermally actuated component; and

    supplying electrical current from a current source to the heating element through at least one conductive lead, the at least one conductive lead having a lower current density than the heating element.

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