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Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) offer a low-cost diagnostic solution for resource-limited settings. This review explores their fabrication, quantitative analysis, and future potential in urinalysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Paper-based analytical devices (PADs) are low-cost, disposable fluidic chips.
  • They utilize inexpensive materials like paper for diagnostics.
  • PADs are suitable for resource-limited settings lacking advanced infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) for quantitative analysis.
  • To discuss the fabrication of 2D and 3D µPADs.
  • To explore analytical methods and future applications of µPADs in quantitative urinalysis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on µPADs.
  • Analysis of fabrication techniques for 2D and 3D µPADs.
  • Evaluation of analytical methods applicable to µPADs.

Main Results:

  • µPADs enable quantitative analysis using simple materials.
  • Various fabrication methods exist for creating complex 2D and 3D structures.
  • Diverse analytical techniques can be implemented on µPADs.

Conclusions:

  • µPADs represent a promising, cost-effective platform for quantitative diagnostics.
  • Future applications in quantitative urinalysis are significant.
  • Further development can expand their utility in global health.