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ArticleBiosensors2024

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

Woohyun Park, Se-Woon Choe, Minseok Kim

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Article in Biosensors, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Woohyun ParkDepartment of Mechanical System Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi 39177, Republic of Korea.
Se-Woon ChoeDepartment of Medical IT Convergence Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi 39177, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-7298-4147
Minseok KimDepartment of Mechanical System Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi 39177, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0003-4539-4309

Funding

Kumoh National Institute of Technology This research was supported by Kumoh National Institute of Technology (2022).
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microfluidics are crucial for managing small-volume analytical solutions for various applications, such as disease diagnostics, drug efficacy testing, chemical analysis, and water quality monitoring. The precise control of flow control devices can generate diverse flow patterns using pneumatic control with solenoid valves and a microcontroller. This system enables the active modulation of the pneumatic pressure through Arduino programming of the solenoid valves connected to the pressure source. Additionally, the incorporation of solenoid valve sets allows for multichannel control, enabling simultaneous creation and manipulation of various microflows at a low cost. The proposed microfluidic flow controller facilitates accurate flow regulation, especially through periodic flow modulation beneficial for droplet generation and continuous production of microdroplets of different sizes. Overall, we expect the proposed microfluidic flow controller to drive innovative advancements in technology and medicine owing to its engineering precision and versatility.

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Lab-On-A-Chip DevicesEquipment DesignMicrofluidic Analytical TechniquesMicrofluidicsArduino Unoflow controlmicro-dropletmicrofluidic devicepneumatic pumpsolenoid valves

Identifiers

PMID39451682
PMCPMC11506217

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