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We developed a new method to control fluid flow in paper devices using absorbent shunts for reproducible delays. This technique enables sequential fluid delivery for point-of-care diagnostics, such as malaria detection.

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Area of Science:

Microfluidics
Paper-based analytical devices
Biochemical sensing

Background:

Controlling fluid dynamics in paper-based devices is crucial for multiplexed assays.
Existing methods for fluid delay often lack reproducibility or simplicity.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel shunt-based method for precise fluid delay in paper devices.
To demonstrate the application of this method in sequential fluid delivery for point-of-care diagnostics.

Main Methods:

A porous channel was integrated with an absorbent pad-based shunt to divert fluid flow.
Shunt length and thickness were varied to control fluid delay times.
An electrical circuit model was developed to predict fluid delay behavior.

Main Results:

Reproducible fluid delays ranging from 3 to 20 minutes were achieved.
The electrical circuit model accurately predicted experimental delay times.
The method facilitated sequential fluid delivery for amplified detection of malaria biomarkers.

Conclusions:

The shunt-based fluid control method offers a simple and effective way to manage fluid flow in paper devices.
This technique is suitable for developing advanced point-of-care diagnostic platforms.
The method demonstrated potential for multiplexed diagnostics, specifically for malaria detection.