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  • Biotechnology
  • Microfluidics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Precise liquid handling in nanoliter to microliter volumes is crucial for high-throughput biochemical testing using microarray chips.
  • Conventional microwells hinder stepwise and combinatorial analyses due to complete filling in a single operation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an innovative valved microwell array for controlled, sequential reagent introduction in microarrays.
  • To overcome the limitations of conventional microwells in facilitating complex biochemical assays.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of multilayer valved microwell arrays using ultraviolet (UV)-curing resin three-dimensional (3D) printing.
  • Integration of microvalve structures within each microwell for controlled fluid transfer via centrifugal force.
  • Exploration of four distinct valving methods: DeepWell, Expansion, Bottleneck, and Membrane valves.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated successful fabrication of valved microwell arrays capable of truncating fluids and enabling controlled transfer.
  • Showcased the capability for sequential introduction of multiple reagents for orthogonal combinations.
  • Evaluated four valving methods based on design complexity, operational efficiency, robustness, and precision.

Conclusions:

  • The developed valved microwell array offers a versatile toolkit for advanced microarray applications.
  • This approach redefines microwell architecture and stepwise fluid dispensation for complex biochemical assays.
  • The 3D printing fabrication method allows rapid and customizable production of these microarrays.