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Area of Science:

  • Microfluidics
  • Sensor Technology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Accurate pressure measurement is crucial in microfluidic systems for biological and biomedical applications.
  • Existing electrical pressure sensors face challenges in microfluidic integration, fabrication complexity, and susceptibility to damage.
  • There is a need for robust, easily integrated pressure sensors for microfluidic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a novel thin-film pressure sensor for microfluidic systems.
  • To leverage the properties of liquid metal galinstan for improved sensor performance and integration.
  • To demonstrate the sensor's capability for both pressure measurement and fluid viscosity analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a thin-film pressure sensor using galinstan and soft lithography.
  • Calibration of the sensor for pressure measurements up to 230 kPa using deionized water.
  • Measurement of fluid viscosity for Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids across a shear-rate range of 30-1000 s⁻¹.
  • Comparison of sensor-derived viscosity data with a commercial viscometer.

Main Results:

  • The pressure sensor demonstrated high linearity (R² > 0.98) within the tested pressure range.
  • Accurate viscosity measurements were achieved, with normalized differences below 5.1% for Newtonian fluids and 7.0% for non-Newtonian fluids compared to a commercial viscometer.
  • The sensor exhibited excellent long-term stability, high linearity, and repeatability.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed galinstan-based thin-film pressure sensor is a viable and advantageous solution for microfluidic systems.
  • The sensor overcomes the limitations of conventional electrical methods, offering ease of integration and robustness.
  • This technology enables reliable long-term monitoring and characterization of fluids within microfluidic devices.