Apparatus to collect, classify, concentrate, and characterize gas-borne particles

摘要: An aerosol lab-on-a-chip (ALOC) integrates one or more of a variety collection, classification, concentration (enrichment), and characterization processes onto single substrate layered stack such substrates. By taking advantage modern micro-machining capabilities, an entire suite discrete laboratory handling techniques can be combined in portable device that provide wealth data on the being sampled. The ALOC offers parallel close proximity various modules helps ensure same is available to all devices (dramatically reducing sampling transport errors). Micro-machine fabrication significantly reduces unit costs relative existing technology, enables small, devices, as well potential for rugged design allow operation harsh environments. Miniaturization also working with smaller particle sizes lower pressure drops (leading reduction power consumption).