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Xinlei Qi¹, Qin Zhou¹, Xuejin Li¹

¹Department of Engineering Mechanics, State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.

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This study introduces a microfluidic network for creating precise, adaptable concentration gradients. The technology enables efficient, large-scale biochemical experiments with minimal reactant volumes.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Microfluidics
Chemical Engineering

Background:

Concentration heterogeneity is common in biochemical processes.
Generating precise concentration gradients is crucial for experiments.
Existing methods may lack adaptability and scalability.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a high-density pyramid array microfluidic network.
To enable effective and precise generation of multiple concentration gradients.
To facilitate adaptable, large-scale reactions with low reactant volumes.

Main Methods:

Design of a high-density pyramid array microfluidic network.
Modulation of reactant velocities and concentrations for gradient control.
Numerical simulation of mass transport and machine learning-based prediction.
Demonstration using concentration-dependent calcium carbonate crystallization.

Main Results:

The microfluidic network precisely generates multiple concentration gradients.
Gradient distribution is adaptively adjustable.
Uniform concentrations within chambers are maintained during dynamic changes.
The system enables determination of reaction chamber numbers and operating conditions.

Conclusions:

The developed device offers a highly efficient mixing and adaptable concentration platform.
It is well-suited for high-throughput and multiplexed reactions.
This technology advances experimental capabilities in biochemical research.