Manipulation, Sampling and Inactivation of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus Using Nonuniform Electric Fields on Micro-Fabricated Platforms: A Review

D. Mantri*, L.F.A. Wymenga, J. van Turnhout*, H.W. van Zeijl, Kouchi Zhang*

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Abstract

Micro-devices that use electric fields to trap, analyze and inactivate micro-organisms vary in concept, design and application. The application of electric fields to manipulate and inactivate bacteria and single-celled organisms has been described extensively in the literature. By contrast, the effect of such fields on viruses is not well understood. This review explores the possibility of using existing methods for manipulating and inactivating larger viruses and bacteria, for smaller viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2. It also provides an overview of the theoretical background. The findings may be used to implement new ideas and frame experimental parameters that optimize the manipulation, sampling and inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 electrically.
Original languageEnglish
Article number345
Number of pages21
JournalMicromachines
Volume14
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • micro-electrodes
  • virus in-activation
  • virus sampling
  • virus concentration
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • dielectrophoresis

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