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Printed Capillary Microfluidic Devices and Their Application in Biosensing.

Zhiyi Zhang¹, Stephen Lang¹, Kate Pearson¹

¹Advanced Electronic and Photonic Research Center, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6, Canada.

|November 25, 2023

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New printable microfluidic devices offer a low-cost, high-volume alternative to paper-based diagnostics. These free-standing devices utilize capillary action for fluid transport and enable sensitive glucose detection.

Keywords:

biosensing capillary-driven flow microfluidic devices porous materials printing

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Analytical Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Paper-based microfluidic devices enable low-cost diagnostics but have limitations in sample volume.
Existing microfluidic technologies often require complex fabrication processes.
Development of novel materials for microfluidic applications is crucial for advancing point-of-care diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and characterize novel free-standing microfluidic devices fabricated by direct printing.
To evaluate the fluid transport capabilities and sample volume handling of the printed devices.
To assess the performance of printed microfluidic devices for glucose detection using colorimetric and electrochemical methods.

Main Methods:

Direct printing of functional materials forming interconnected pores onto polymer films.
Capillary action for fluid transport within the free-standing microfluidic structures.
Colorimetric and electrochemical assays for glucose detection, including limit of detection (LOD) determination.

Main Results:

Successfully fabricated free-standing microfluidic devices with interconnected pores via printing.
Demonstrated fluid transport by capillary action, handling smaller sample volumes than paper-based devices.
Achieved glucose detection LODs comparable to paper-based devices using both colorimetric and electrochemical methods.
Showcased straightforward integration of microfluidic channels with electrodes during printing.

Conclusions:

Printable, free-standing microfluidic devices offer a viable, scalable, and cost-effective platform for diagnostics.
The printing process is suitable for high-volume manufacturing and allows for easy electrode integration.
These devices represent a promising advancement for point-of-care testing and biochemical analysis.