Spatial-based separation methods

<p>These methods are an alternative to <a class="wikilink" href="/time-based_separation_methods/">Time-based separation methods</a>. However, they are not fully implemented and available. </p> <p>In essence, the gradient to separate objects is created in space instead of time. Having a physical separation offers the opportunity to filter and, more importantly, to run samples continuously, hence overcoming the largest <a class="wikilink" href="/limits_of_time-based_separation_methods/">limits of time-based separation methods</a>. </p> <p><a class="wikilink" href="/tangential-flow-filtration/">tangential-flow-filtration</a> and <a class="wikilink" href="/free_flow_electrophoresis/">free flow electrophoresis</a> are two methods that can be seen as spatial separation methods. </p> <p>One of the advantages of not relying on gravity, is that they can be implemented in space (either for research or as a health tool).</p>