| Project ID |
BPN706 |
| Website |
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| Start Date |
Tue 2013-Jan-29 20:27:28 |
| Last Updated |
Mon 2013-Feb-04 08:17:33 |
| Abstract |
This project aims to create single-layer microfluidic gain valves for use in microfluidic devices. Autonomous microfluidic devices are essential for the long-term development of versatile biological and chemical platforms; however, the challenges of creating effective control mechanisms – e.g., the need for variable pressure sources, signal degradation in cascaded devices, and multi-stage manufacture methods – have proven considerable. Using in situ optofluidic lithography, we develop a single-layer pressure-based valve system with a static gain greater than unity. We will demonstrate the device in several microfluidic circuits, including logic gates and amplifiers. These pressure gain-based systems will enable microfluidic devices with a wide range of applications, such as flow rectifiers, oscillators, and high-precision pressure measurements. Due to ease of manufacture and design flexibility, this valve design could have widespread Lab-on-a-Chip applications by enabling self-regulation of microfluidic devices. |
| Status |
New |
| Funding Source |
Other |
| IAB Research Area |
Microfluidics |
| Researcher(s) |
Casey C. Glick, Ryan D. Sochol, Ki Tae Wolf, Vishnu Jayaprakash, Sebastian Miller-Hack, Kosuke Iwai |
| Advisor(s) |
Liwei Lin |
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