On-chip dilution in nanoliter droplets

Analyst. 2015 Sep 7;140(17):5855-9. doi: 10.1039/c4an01829j.

Abstract

Droplet microfluidics is enabling reactions at nano- and picoliter scale, resulting in faster and cheaper biological and chemical analyses. However, varying concentrations of samples on a drop-to-drop basis is still a challenging task in droplet microfluidics, primarily limited due to lack of control over individual droplets. In this paper, we report an on-chip microfluidic droplet dilution strategy using three-valve peristaltic pumps.

MeSH terms

  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / instrumentation
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / methods*
  • Oils / chemistry
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Oils
  • Water