Patent ID: 7255780
Filing Date: 2007-08-14
Classification: B01F,B01L,F04B,F16K,G02B

Abstract:
1. A method of performing a chemical or biochemical reaction in a droplet, comprising: providing a device comprising: introducing an electrolytic droplet immiscible with said liquid into the housing and onto a hydrophobic surface of a first lower electrode, the electrolytic droplet containing at least one reactive material; applying an electrical potential to a second lower electrode adjacent the first lower electrode sufficient to cause the hydrophobic surface thereof to become temporarily more hydrophilic, thereby inducing the electrolytic droplet to move from the first electrode to the second electrode; repeating the applying step to continue inducing movement of the electrolytic droplet between adjacent electrodes along the droplet travel path to a predetermined location thereon; and carrying out a chemical or biochemical reaction utilizing the reactive material contained in the electrolytic droplet.