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This study introduces finger-powered digital microfluidics, converting mechanical energy into electricity for portable diagnostics. This innovation overcomes limitations of traditional devices, enabling flexible multistep reactions without bulky power sources.

Keywords:
Electrophoretic control of droplet (EPD)Electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD)Finger-powered microfluidicsPiezoelectric energy conversionPortable microfluidics

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  • Microfluidics
  • Biotechnology
  • Energy Harvesting

Background:

  • Portable microfluidic devices offer potential for point-of-care diagnostics and surveillance in diverse settings.
  • Existing lateral-flow devices have limitations in flexibility and multistep reaction implementation due to fixed channel structures.
  • Current digital microfluidic systems often rely on cumbersome power supplies and high-voltage circuits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, portable digital microfluidic system powered by human mechanical energy.
  • To demonstrate the feasibility of using piezoelectric elements for energy conversion in microfluidic devices.
  • To integrate this power scheme into existing digital microfluidic platforms for enhanced functionality.

Main Methods:

  • An array of piezoelectric elements was employed to convert mechanical energy from finger movements into electrical energy.
  • This energy harvesting scheme was integrated into two digital microfluidic platforms: electro-wetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) and electrophoretic control of droplet (EPD).
  • Fundamental droplet manipulations, including transport, merging, and splitting, were performed using the developed finger-powered system.

Main Results:

  • Successful conversion of mechanical finger energy to electrical energy capable of driving digital microfluidic operations.
  • Demonstrated functionality of finger-powered EWOD and EPD platforms for precise droplet manipulation.
  • Proof-of-concept for portable, self-sufficient digital microfluidics without external power sources.

Conclusions:

  • Finger-powered digital microfluidics presents a viable, low-power alternative for portable diagnostic and surveillance applications.
  • This approach enhances the flexibility and accessibility of microfluidic technologies, particularly in resource-limited environments.
  • The developed piezoelectric energy harvesting scheme offers a sustainable power solution for next-generation microfluidic devices.