Device and Method for Contactless Potential Measurement in Electromigrative Separation Techniques

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This invention relates to a device and method for contactless potential measurement in electromigration-based separation techniques. It uses sensors such as passivated electrodes, field mills, or magnetic sensors to control material or volume transport in an electric field. The patent also covers devices for potential measurement and transport control, and an associated voltage measuring instrument for such applications.

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• Monitoring and controlling electrophoresis processes in biological or chemical laboratories
• Non-invasive voltage monitoring in microfluidic or lab-on-a-chip devices
• Automation and regulation of electrokinetic separation workflows
• Quality control and diagnostics in manufacturing processes involving electrical fields
• Safe and hygiene-critical monitoring of sensitive separation processes in medicine or research

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• Enables non-contact measurement, reducing contamination or interference with samples
• Improves accuracy and consistency in electromigration separation processes
• Allows for real-time control and automation of material transport
• Increases safety by minimizing direct electrical contact
• Can be integrated into various measurement and diagnostic devices

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The present invention relates to a method for contactless potential measurement in electromigrative separation techniques for controlling substance or volume transport in an electric field, wherein a passivated electrode, a field mill or a magnetic sensor is used in particular as a measuring device. The present invention further relates to a corresponding device for potential measurement and transport control as well as the use of the method according to the invention and the device according to the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to a voltage measuring device for use in this method.