Structure for Molecular Separations
AssigneeCerahelix, Inc.
InventorsKarl D. Bishop, Tyler J. Kirkmann
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Abstract
A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of template materials. The template materials are selected from biomolecules, biopolymers, polymers, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the template materials. The template materials are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for molecular separations. The template materials are removed to leave pores in the sieve material and produce the structure suitable for molecular separations.
Claims20
A method for molecular separation, comprising:
- situating in a fluid flow an array of pores each approximating a DNA molecule;
- directing the fluid flow into the pores;
- and
- permitting the pores to trap molecules within the fluid flow, so as to separate the molecules from the fluid flow.
A method for molecular separation, comprising:
- providing a plurality of pores each having a diameter between about 5 angstroms and about 20 angstroms in at least one dimension and suitable for molecular separation;
- directing a fluid flow having molecules therein against the pores;
- and
- permitting the pores to trap the molecules directed into the pores with the fluid flow, so as to separate the molecules from the fluid flow.
A method for molecular separation, comprising:
- providing an array of pores each having a catalytic material attached thereto;
- directing a fluid flow against the pores;
- and
- permitting the catalytic material to bind with molecules within the fluid flow, so as to separate the molecules from the fluid flow.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.