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  • 1School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

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Area of Science:

  • Microfluidics
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Microfluidic systems are crucial for various biological and chemical applications.
  • Controlling droplet behavior, such as release, trapping, and fusion, is essential for integrated microfluidic operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement on-demand droplet release from microwells.
  • To integrate droplet release with droplet trapping and fusion functionalities.
  • To create an ideal and integrated droplet-based microfluidic system.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a microfluidic chip with integrated microwells.
  • Implementation of on-demand droplet release mechanisms.
  • Integration of droplet trapping and fusion capabilities within the same system.

Main Results:

  • Successful on-demand droplet release from microwells was achieved.
  • Droplet release was effectively combined with droplet trapping and fusion functions.
  • An integrated droplet-based microfluidic system was successfully created.

Conclusions:

  • The developed system offers a robust platform for precise droplet manipulation.
  • The integration of on-demand release, trapping, and fusion enhances microfluidic system efficiency.
  • This work paves the way for advanced applications in droplet microfluidics.