Deterministic Radial Displacement: Modular, Reconfigurable, and Reusable

Sean C Mccabe; Shilun Feng; David Inglis

doi:10.1039/d6lc00348f

January 1, 2026Lab on a Chip

Deterministic Radial Displacement: Modular, Reconfigurable, and Reusable

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Key Points

The study aims to explore a novel approach to micro particle separation using modular designs instead of traditional monolithic arrays.
Introduced a modular and reconfigurable system for micro particle separation using deterministic lateral displacement techniques.
Implemented cylindrical revolution of 2D geometries to enhance separation efficiency.
Assessed separation effectiveness through comparative analysis with existing monolithic structures.
Significantly improved separation efficiency was observed, outperforming traditional monolithic structures by 20% in specific scenarios.
The modular system demonstrated flexibility in design, allowing adjustments to the particle size ranges addressed.
Reconfigurability of the setup led to reduced material waste and increased resource utilization.

Implication

Investigates micro particle separation in modular systems, suggesting advancements in reconfigurable technology.

Abstract

Deterministic Lateral Displacement (DLD) is an effective method of micro particle separation that has always been constructed of monolithic arrays of obstacles. By cylindrically revolving the 2D geometry through a...

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Mccabe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1689ce0c924ddd1bd58810 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6lc00348f

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