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  • Developing bio/chemical protocols on-chip requires adaptable reaction volumes.
  • Existing microfluidic devices often lack the flexibility for undefined reaction parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a microfluidic device with volume flexibility for on-chip protocol development.
  • To demonstrate the capability of performing and developing bio/chemical reactions without volumetric restrictions.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of single-layer valves for precise reagent dispensing.
  • Utilizing surface acoustic wave (SAW) excitation for rapid reagent mixing.
  • Numerical simulations to analyze fluid dynamics within the mixing chamber.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated control of fluid delivery into a mixing chamber using single-layer valves.
  • Characterized SAW mixer performance based on excitation frequency and power.
  • Successfully performed protein crystallization on-chip, showing increased crystal size uniformity due to rapid mixing.

Conclusions:

  • The developed microfluidic device offers significant flexibility for on-chip protocol development.
  • The integration of volume flexibility and rapid mixing enhances bio/chemical reaction capabilities.
  • The system shows promise for advancing on-chip experimentation, particularly in protein crystallization.