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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (microPADs) offer cost-effective, portable solutions for point-of-care testing.
  • Current microPAD fabrication methods often lack precision in patterning paper, limiting device resolution.
  • Improving feature resolution is crucial for enhancing microPAD capabilities and applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a high-fidelity miniaturization technique for wax-printed microfluidic paper-based analytical devices.
  • To determine optimal parameters for periodate treatment to achieve significant surface area reduction and feature size decrease.
  • To demonstrate the compatibility of miniaturized microPADs with common analytical assays.

Main Methods:

  • Wax printing was used to pattern paper for microPAD fabrication.
  • Paper substrates were treated with varying concentrations of aqueous sodium periodate (NaIO4) for different durations.
  • The effects of periodate treatment on surface area and feature dimensions (channels, hydrophobic barriers) were analyzed.
  • Miniaturized devices were tested with redox-based colorimetric assays and enzymatic reactions.

Main Results:

  • Periodate treatment successfully miniaturized microPADs by up to 80% in surface area.
  • Optimal conditions (0.5-M NaIO4 for 48 hours) reduced surface area by 78%.
  • This resulted in functional channels as small as 301 µm and hydrophobic barriers as small as 387 µm.
  • Miniaturized devices maintained compatibility with colorimetric and enzymatic assays.

Conclusions:

  • Periodate treatment is an effective method for high-resolution miniaturization of wax-printed microPADs.
  • This technique allows for the fabrication of sub-millimeter features without specialized equipment.
  • The developed method enhances the potential for new applications and improved performance in paper-based diagnostics.