Transverse field effects on DNA-sized particle dynamics

Nano Lett. 2009 Apr;9(4):1659-62. doi: 10.1021/nl900177q.

Abstract

We report the development of microfluidics-integrated mechanically controllable break junction device and its applications to electrical characterizations of DNA-sized particle dynamics in a microfluidic channel. It is found that the electrostatic electrode-particle interaction slows down the particle flow through the electrode nanogaps. The present results suggest the useful capability of transverse electric field for controlling DNA translocations through a nanopore.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Electrodes
  • Microfluidics
  • Particle Size
  • Static Electricity

Substances

  • DNA