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  • 1Laboratory for Optics and Applied Mechanics, Monash University, Clayton VIC3800, Australia.

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
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Surface scribing on transparency microplates significantly reduces analyte spillage caused by accidental impacts. This innovation enhances the reliability of biochemical analysis in resource-limited settings, protecting sensitive samples like fluorescent proteins.

Keywords:
Contact angleImpactMicroplateTransparency

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Laboratory Technology

Background:

  • Transparency microplates are crucial for biochemical analysis in resource-limited settings.
  • Accidental impacts during sample transfer can cause analyte spillage between wells, compromising results.
  • Understanding the physical dynamics of impact-induced spillage is essential for improving microplate design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact dynamics and spillage of liquids in transparency microplates.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of surface modifications, specifically scribing, in preventing analyte spillage.
  • To assess the impact of accidental forces on the integrity of biochemical assays, including fluorescence measurements.

Main Methods:

  • Sidelong impact tests were performed on transparency microplates.
  • Finite element simulations were used to model plate deflections under impact.
  • High-speed cameras captured the fluid dynamics and spillage events.
  • Experiments were conducted with water and glycerol drops on both standard and scribed microplates.
  • Fluorescence properties of enhanced green fluorescent protein were measured after impact.

Main Results:

  • Impacts caused non-linear effects and high energy loss, with no significant viscoelastic behavior observed.
  • Simulations and high-speed imaging revealed asymmetrical z-axis deflections leading to spillage.
  • Surface scribing effectively limited contact line movement and prevented spillage.
  • Scribed plates showed immunity to momentum changes up to 9.07 kgm/s for 40 μL water and 90 μL glycerol.
  • Glycerol's superior performance was attributed to its dampening and wave attenuation properties.
  • Accidental impacts did not affect the fluorescence of enhanced green fluorescent protein.

Conclusions:

  • Surface scribing is a highly effective method for enhancing the robustness of transparency microplates against accidental impacts.
  • Scribed microplates significantly reduce the risk of cross-contamination in biochemical assays.
  • This improvement is particularly valuable for resource-limited laboratories, ensuring reliable analytical results.
  • The tested biochemical assays, including fluorescence measurements, remained unaffected by the impact events.