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Fabrication of Three-dimensional Paper-based Microfluidic Devices for Immunoassays
Published on: March 9, 2017
Toner and paper-based fabrication techniques for microfluidic applications
Wendell Karlos Tomazelli Coltro1, Dosil Pereira de Jesus, José Alberto Fracassi da Silva
1Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia-GO, Brazil. wendell@quimica.ufg.br
Electrophoresis
|July 29, 2010
Summary
Low-cost microfluidic devices using toner and paper offer promising platforms for on-chip and off-site diagnostics. These disposable technologies leverage advanced fabrication techniques for diverse analytical and bioanalytical applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Growing interest in low-cost microfluidic platforms and microfabrication techniques.
- Toner- and paper-based methods are emerging as key platforms for disposable devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in fabrication techniques for toner- and paper-based microfluidic devices.
- To explore the analytical and bioanalytical applications of these emerging platforms.
Main Methods:
- Review of direct-printing and toner transfer masking techniques for toner-based devices.
- Discussion of fabrication and application of paper-based devices for diagnostics.
Main Results:
- Examples of toner-based devices fabricated on various substrates including polyester, glass, PDMS, CDs, and PCBs.
- Description of paper-based devices for off-site diagnosis and bioassays.
Conclusions:
- Toner and paper-based microfluidic devices represent a significant advancement in low-cost, disposable diagnostic tools.
- These platforms hold great potential for accessible analytical and bioanalytical applications.
