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Microscale Flow Control and Droplet Generation Using Arduino-Based Pneumatically-Controlled Microfluidic Device.

Woohyun Park^1,2, Se-Woon Choe^3,4, Minseok Kim^1,2

¹Department of Mechanical System Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi 39177, Republic of Korea.

|October 25, 2024

Summary

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This study introduces a low-cost microfluidic flow controller using solenoid valves and Arduino programming for precise liquid handling. The system enables versatile microflow generation for applications in diagnostics and drug testing.

Keywords:

Arduino Uno flow control micro-droplet microfluidic device pneumatic pump solenoid valves

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Area of Science:

Engineering
Biotechnology
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Microfluidics is essential for precise management of small-volume solutions in diverse fields like diagnostics and chemical analysis.
Accurate flow control is critical for reproducible results in microfluidic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a cost-effective and versatile microfluidic flow controller.
To enable precise modulation of microflows for applications such as droplet generation.

Main Methods:

Utilized pneumatic control with solenoid valves and a microcontroller (Arduino).
Implemented Arduino programming for active modulation of pneumatic pressure.
Incorporated multichannel solenoid valve sets for simultaneous microflow control.

Main Results:

Achieved precise flow regulation and periodic flow modulation.
Enabled the generation of diverse microflow patterns.
Facilitated continuous production of microdroplets of various sizes.

Conclusions:

The developed microfluidic flow controller offers engineering precision and versatility.
This technology is expected to advance fields such as medicine and diagnostics.
The low-cost, multichannel design enhances accessibility and applicability.