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1Public Monitoring Center for Agro-product of Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China.
Analytica Chimica Acta
|April 29, 2020
Summary
Droplet microfluidics enables high-throughput analysis. This review details analytical detection techniques crucial for advancing droplet-based assays and applications.
Area of Science:
- Microfluidics
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Droplet-based microfluidics is a key technology for high-throughput, low-volume analysis.
- The field is moving from research to practical applications.
- Analytical detection is vital for successful droplet microfluidic assays.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in analytical techniques for droplet analysis.
- To discuss the advantages and limitations of various detection methods.
- To highlight emerging research areas and future applications.
Main Methods:
- Overview of optical detection techniques.
- Review of electrical detection methods.
- Inclusion of mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive summary of current analytical techniques for droplet microfluidics.
- Evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of each detection method.
- Identification of new research frontiers enabled by technical progress.
Conclusions:
- Analytical techniques are critical for the real-world implementation of droplet microfluidics.
- Future directions involve further technological development and novel applications.
- The review provides a roadmap for researchers and developers in the field.
