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Capacitive Sensor and Alternating Drive Mixing for Microfluidic Applications Using Micro Diaphragm Pumps.

Thomas Thalhofer^1,2, Mauro Keck^1,2, Sebastian Kibler¹

¹Fraunhofer EMFT Research Institution for Microsystems and Solid State Technologies, Hansastrasse 27d, 80686 Munich, Germany.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

|February 15, 2022

Summary

This study introduces a microfluidic device for precise liquid handling. Utilizing micro pumps and capacitive sensing, it achieves accurate dosing and efficient mixing for microfluidic applications.

Keywords:

alternating drive mixing capacitive sensing micro pumps microfluidic sensor

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Area of Science:

Microfluidics
Biotechnology
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Microfluidic systems are crucial in medicine, biology, and pharmacy.
Accurate dosing and mixing of small liquid volumes remain a challenge in microfluidics.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a microfluidic device for precise liquid reagent handling.
To assess the dosing accuracy and mixing efficiency of the proposed system.

Main Methods:

A microfluidic device employing two micro pumps with an alternating drive pattern.
A capacitive sensor system for monitoring fluid processes and controlling micro pumps.
Gravimetric measurements for validating dosing accuracy.

Main Results:

Achieved a dosing accuracy of 50.3 ± 0.9% for a 1:1 mixture across various fluid packet sizes and frequencies.
Demonstrated minimal deviation (0.3 ± 0.3%) from targeted mixing ratios.
Reliable mixing of reagents within one to two dosed packet sets, as shown with Trypan blue.

Conclusions:

The developed microfluidic device offers high dosing accuracy and efficient mixing capabilities.
The integration of micro pumps and capacitive sensing shows promise for demanding microfluidic applications.
Encouraging results for future advancements in microfluidic liquid handling and analysis.