초록

The invention provides methods of performing a synthetic process in a liquid distribution system having reaction cells, by pumping at least one reagent into a reaction cell.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A method of performing a chemical process in a liquid distribution apparatus that includes a substrate formed of two or more layers having reagent sources, reaction cells, channels of capillary dimensions, and electrode-based pumps, wherein at least a first said reagent source cont

[ We claim:] [1.] A method of performing a chemical process in a liquid distribution apparatus that includes a substrate formed of two or more layers having reagent sources, reaction cells, channels of capillary dimensions, and electrode-based pumps, wherein at least a first said reagent source contains a first reagent, the channels provide fluid communication through the thickness of at least one substrate layer from said reagent sources to said reaction cells, and said electrode-based pumps comprise electrodes that contact the channels, the method comprising:(a) applying a voltage across the electrodes of a first said pump that contacts a channel in order to move said first reagent into a reaction cell; and(b) contacting the first reagent with a second reagent that is in said reaction cell as part of said chemical process.