Paper-based microfluidics: Simplified fabrication and assay methods

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL

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Nishat, Sumaira^1,2  Jafry, Ali Turab³  Martinez, Andres W.⁴  Awan, Fazli Rabbi¹ 

[1] Pakistan Inst Engn & Appl Sci NIBGE C, Natl Inst Biotechnol & Genet Engn Coll, Hlth Biotechnol Div, PIEAS, Faisalabad, Pakistan

[2] Univ Agr Faisalabad, Dept Comp Sci, Faisalabad, Pakistan

[3] GIK Inst Engn Sci & Technol Topi, Fac Mech Engn, Dist Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunk, Pakistan

[4] Calif Polytech State Univ San Luis Obispo, Dept Chem & Biochem, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 USA

关键词: Microfluidic;    Diagnostics;    Point-of-care;    Paper;    Assay;    Porous membrane;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.snb.2021.129681

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Paper-based microfluidics is the branch of microfluidics involving devices made out of paper, or other porous membranes, that wick fluids by capillary action. Paper-based microfluidic devices have several advantages over conventional microfluidic devices including simpler fabrication, lower cost, easier disposal, and the ability to operate without pumps or other supporting equipment. The most common application of paper-based microfluidic devices is in the development of point-of-care (POC) diagnostic devices, which could eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming laboratory-based analytical procedures. This review provides an overview of current methods of fabricating paper-based microfluidic devices, examples of applications of these devices, a discussion of their current limitations, and an outlook on their future.

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