Fluidic Bypass Structures for Improving the Robustness of Liquid Scanning Probes

Conclusion: The presented passive design element counters both failure modes in a simple and highly compatible manner. Significance: Liquid scanning probes enabling targeted interfacing with biological surfaces are compatible with a wide range of workflows and bioanalytical applications. An improved operational robustness would facilitate rapid and widespread adoption of liquid scanning probes in research as well as in diagnostics.
Source: IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering - Category: Biomedical Engineering Source Type: research