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    Area of Science:

    • Microfluidics
    • Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Fabrication
    • Lab-on-a-Chip Technology

    Background:

    • Microfluidics fabrication methods have evolved since the 1990s.
    • There is a growing demand for cost-effective and rapid prototyping techniques in microfluidics.
    • Printed circuit board (PCB) technology is a viable, low-cost method for mass fabrication, increasingly explored for microfluidic applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and characterize a microfluidic Y-channel using PCB technology.
    • To detail the design and assembly process for PCB-based microfluidic devices.
    • To demonstrate the feasibility of this novel approach for lab-on-PCB systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a microfluidic Y-channel design suitable for PCB fabrication.
    • Detailed description of the proposed assembly process.
    • Characterization of flow rate and mixing performance within the fabricated microchannel.

    Main Results:

    • Successful fabrication of a microfluidic Y-channel using PCB technology.
    • Detailed characterization of fluid flow dynamics and mixing efficiency.
    • Demonstration of the technology's potential for integrated lab-on-PCB devices.

    Conclusions:

    • PCB technology presents a novel and feasible approach for rapid prototyping of microfluidic devices.
    • The developed Y-channel design and fabrication process are effective for lab-on-PCB applications.
    • This method offers a cost-effective solution for microfluidic device realization.