Active droplet-array (ADA) microfluidics enables multiplexed complex bioassays for point of care testing

Chem Commun (Camb). 2018 Feb 27;54(18):2232-2235. doi: 10.1039/c7cc09377b.

Abstract

We introduce a novel and versatile microfluidic technology that allows parallel and multi-step bioanalytical procedures to be simply implemented by switching reagent-containing droplet arrays among alternative interaction zones for intended mass or energy transport in a programmable manner. This enables multiplexed complex bioassays for point-of-care testing.

MeSH terms

  • Biological Assay*
  • Energy Transfer
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques*
  • Particle Size
  • Point-of-Care Testing*