Electrochemical sensing in paper-based microfluidic devices

Lab Chip. 2010 Feb 21;10(4):477-83. doi: 10.1039/b917150a. Epub 2009 Dec 3.

Abstract

This paper describes the fabrication and the performance of microfluidic paper-based electrochemical sensing devices (we call the microfluidic paper-based electrochemical devices, microPEDs). The microPEDs comprise paper-based microfluidic channels patterned by photolithography or wax printing, and electrodes screen-printed from conducting inks (e.g., carbon or Ag/AgCl). We demonstrated that the microPEDs are capable of quantifying the concentrations of various analytes (e.g., heavy-metal ions and glucose) in aqueous solutions. This low-cost analytical device should be useful for applications in public health, environmental monitoring, and the developing world.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Disposable Equipment
  • Electrochemistry
  • Electrodes
  • Glycosuria
  • Humans
  • Metals, Heavy / analysis
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / economics
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / methods*
  • Paper*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Systems Integration
  • Time Factors
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Metals, Heavy
  • Water