Transverse field effects on DNA-sized particle dynamics.

Tsutsui, Makusu; Taniguchi, Masateru; Kawai, Tomoji · Nano Lett · 2009

basic_science · Level V

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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.

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