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  • Microfluidics
  • Analytical Chemistry

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  • Micro-compartmentalization is crucial for sensitive molecular synthesis and analysis.
  • Existing droplet platforms face challenges with stability, reusability, and multistep reactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel water-in-air droplet platform for micro-compartmentalization.
  • To demonstrate its utility for single molecule guided synthesis and analysis.
  • To enable digital immunoassays and multistep reactions.

Main Methods:

  • Formation of dense arrays of aqueous microdroplets (micro-droplet arrays, MDAs) on a glass surface within a flow system.
  • Tunable droplet volumes from femtoliters to picoliters.
  • Stable droplet formation in air at 37°C for over 24 hours.
  • Reformation of droplets on the same MDA for multistep reactions with minimal carry-over.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated stable micro-droplet arrays (MDAs) for over 24 hours.
  • Showcased droplet reformation capability for multistep reactions.
  • Successfully performed digital immunoassays, detecting Aβ42 peptide in cerebrospinal fluid.
  • Validated the platform for library preparations in high-throughput screening.

Conclusions:

  • The water-in-air droplet platform offers a robust solution for micro-compartmentalization.
  • It supports stable, long-incubation assays and complex multistep reactions.
  • The platform shows significant potential for advancing digital immunoassays and high-throughput screening applications.