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Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Phosphate determination is crucial for environmental monitoring.
  • Existing methods can be complex and costly.
  • Need for accessible and user-friendly analytical tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Develop a 3D microfluidic paper-based analytical device (3D-µPAD) for phosphate determination.
  • Enable smartphone-based colorimetric analysis of environmental samples.
  • Optimize the device for accuracy, stability, and ease of use.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication and optimization of 3D-µPAD geometry and chemical deposition.
  • Colorimetric assay development based on molybdenum blue formation.
  • Smartphone-based image processing for quantitative analysis.
  • Evaluation of device stability and performance across various environmental matrices.

Main Results:

  • Optimized 3D-µPAD achieved a working range of 4-25 mg P/L.
  • Low limits of detection (0.015 mg P/L) and quantification (0.05 mg P/L).
  • Successful application in water, soil, and sediment samples with high recovery rates (94-107%).

Conclusions:

  • The 3D-µPAD provides a reliable and sensitive method for phosphate analysis.
  • The device is stable, affordable, easy-to-use, and suitable for citizen science.
  • Offers a greener alternative to traditional phosphate determination methods.