Applicability of a Dielectrophoresis-Based System For Viral Incapacitation

Abstract

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a growing demand for methods of incapacitating virions in an effective and non-invasive manner. A dielectrophoresis (DEP)-based approach that could result in a permanent deformation of the virion structure and thus compromise its function is proposed and tested. A method for characterizing dielectric parameters of cells, virions, and nanoparticles is also discussed. Preliminary results suggest that an electric field of large magnitude could be applied to alter the virion structure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 12, 2022
Accession Number
AD1201881

Entities

People

  • Andrew. W. Wharmby
  • Caden B. Deverter
  • Claire Y. Li

Organizations

  • 711th Human Performance Wing
  • Leidos

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Convection
  • Covid-19
  • Detection
  • Dielectric Properties
  • Electric Fields
  • Electron Beams
  • Governments
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Nanoparticles
  • Sars
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance
  • United States Government
  • Viruses
  • Voltage

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  • Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology