AU779988B2 - Microfabricated elastomeric valve and pump systems - Google Patents

Microfabricated elastomeric valve and pump systems Download PDF

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AU779988B2
AU779988B2 AU57734/00A AU5773400A AU779988B2 AU 779988 B2 AU779988 B2 AU 779988B2 AU 57734/00 A AU57734/00 A AU 57734/00A AU 5773400 A AU5773400 A AU 5773400A AU 779988 B2 AU779988 B2 AU 779988B2
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Hou-Pu Chou
Stephen R. Quake
Axel Scherer
Todd A. Thorsen
Marc A. Unger
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