Integrated Microfluidics for Single‐Cell Separation and On‐Chip Analysis: Novel Applications and Recent Advances
Small Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
From
deciphering
infection
and
disease
mechanisms
to
identifying
novel
biomarkers
personalizing
treatments,
the
characteristics
of
individual
cells
can
provide
significant
insights
into
a
variety
biological
processes
facilitate
decision‐making
in
biomedical
environments.
Conventional
single‐cell
analysis
methods
are
limited
terms
cost,
contamination
risks,
sample
volumes,
times,
throughput,
sensitivity,
selectivity.
Although
microfluidic
approaches
have
been
suggested
as
low‐cost,
information‐rich,
high‐throughput
alternative
conventional
isolation
methods,
limitations
such
necessary
off‐chip
pre‐
post‐processing
well
systems
designed
for
workflows
restricted
their
applications.
In
this
review,
comprehensive
overview
recent
advances
integrated
microfluidics
on‐chip
three
prominent
application
domains
provided:
investigation
somatic
(particularly
cancer
immune
cells),
stem
cells,
microorganisms.
Also,
use
cell
separation
(e.g.,
dielectrophoresis)
unconventional
or
ways,
which
advance
integration
multiple
systems,
is
discussed.
Finally,
critical
discussion
related
current
how
they
could
be
overcome
provided.
Language: Английский
EXPRESS: Understanding Advanced Attenuated Total Reflection Correction: The Low Absorbance Assumption
Applied Spectroscopy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 11, 2024
We
present
an
attenuated
total
reflection
(ATR)
correction
scheme
capable
of
rectifying
ATR
spectra
while
considering
the
polarization
state
for
arbitrary
angles
incidence,
provided
that
this
angle
exceeds
critical
entire
spectrum.
Due
to
its
reliance
on
weak
absorption
approximation,
it
cannot
achieve
perfect
spectra.
However,
comprehending
functionality
may
offer
valuable
insights
into
concept
behind
approximation.
Depending
specific
instrument
accessory
combination,
outperform
proprietary
advanced
authored
by
ThermoFisher
being
as
user-friendly,
but
in
contrast
latter
completely
transparent
with
regard
functionality.
Language: Английский
Immunocompetent Tumor-on-a-Chip: A Translational Tool for Drug Screening and Cancer Therapy
Anqi Liang,
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Tao Tao,
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Jiahui Chen
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et al.
Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 104716 - 104716
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Into the Groove: Analytical Applications of ATR-FTIR Microstructured Internal Reflection Elements
Ian J. Burgess,
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Tyler A. Morhart,
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Grace T. Flaman
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et al.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 1, 2025
Modern
approaches
and
technical
developments
in
attenuated
total
reflection
Fourier
transform
infrared
(ATR-FTIR)
spectroscopy
are
leading
to
new
analytical
science
opportunities.
As
ATR-FTIR
solidifies
its
foothold
as
a
mature
tool,
progressively
implemented
clinical
applications,
microstructured
internal
elements
(μ-IREs)
becoming
increasingly
important.
Fabricated
into
microgroove
structures
through
anisotropic
etching
of
commercially
available
silicon
wafers,
μ-IREs
demonstrate
both
low
cost
high
performance
thus
gaining
popularity
across
range
disciplines
alternatives
traditional
IREs.
This
review
summarizes
recent
progress
applications
highlights
their
fabrication
use
quantitative
electrochemistry.
The
integration
microfluidic
devices
other
systems
is
discussed
with
consideration
device
strategies,
along
suitability
for
chemical
imaging.
Increased
commercial
availability
broadband
IR
laser
sources
microscale
predicted
drive
continuing
development
innovative
uses
μ-IRE-based
label-free
diagnostic
applications.
Language: Английский
On-Chip Photonic Detection Techniques for Non-Invasive In Situ Characterizations at the Microfluidic Scale
Tamar Kurdadze,
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Fabrice Lamadie,
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Karen A. Nehme
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et al.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 1529 - 1529
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Microfluidics
has
emerged
as
a
robust
technology
for
diverse
applications,
ranging
from
bio-medical
diagnostics
to
chemical
analysis.
Among
the
different
characterization
techniques
that
can
be
used
analyze
samples
at
microfluidic
scale,
coupling
of
photonic
detection
and
on-chip
configurations
is
particularly
advantageous
due
its
non-invasive
nature,
which
permits
sensitive,
real-time,
high
throughput,
rapid
analyses,
taking
advantage
special
environments
reduced
sample
volumes.
Putting
emphasis
on
integrated
schemes,
this
review
article
explores
most
relevant
advances
in
implementation
UV–vis,
near-infrared,
terahertz,
X-ray-based
characterizations,
punctual
spectroscopic
or
scattering-based
measurements
types
mapping/imaging.
The
principles
their
interest
are
discussed
through
application
systems.
Language: Английский
Laminar Flow Infrared Spectroelectrochemistry
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(42), P. 16609 - 16620
Published: Oct. 12, 2024
In
this
work,
we
advance
lab-on-chip
electrochemistry
and
spectroscopy
by
combining
these
capabilities
onto
a
single
platform,
thereby
achieving
mid-infrared
spectroelectrochemistry
(SEC)
for
the
first
time.
The
key
feature
of
technique
is
use
deterministic
laminar
flow
patterns
to
precisely
transport
reacted
solution
from
upstream
electrodes
downstream
spectral
detection
region.
Laminar
(LF-SEC)
therefore
completely
new
approach,
which
derives
its
distinction
advantage
over
traditional
SEC
physically
separating
electrode
attenuated
total
reflection
(ATR)
elements.
As
such,
functional
elements
retain
optimal
properties,
such
as
inert,
highly
conductive
bare
ATR
element
sensitive
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy.
By
ATR-FTIR
with
scanning
aperture
system,
LF-SEC
provides
additional
spectroscopically
monitoring
reactions
at
individual
electrodes.
system
design
optimized
through
series
targeted
experiments
using
ferricyanide/ferrocyanide
redox
pair
validate
electrochemical
functionality,
undertake
spectroscopic
calibration,
optimize
experimental
parameters,
finally
quantitative
relationship
between
FTIR
results
reaction
rate
under
galvanostatic
control.
After
optimization,
demonstrate
oxidation
therapeutic
compound
ascorbic
acid
(vitamin
C)
in
presence
biomolecular
interference
molecule
an
overlapping
potential.
We
find
that
molecular
availability
causes
switch
pathways,
could
finely
monitor
LF-SEC.
This
work
opens
door
future
developments
take
microfluidic
reactor
setup,
benefits
ranging
portability
high-throughput
studies
precise
conditions.
Language: Английский
A spectIR-fluidic reactor for monitoring fast chemical reaction kinetics with on-chip attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Nan Jia,
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Leon Torres de Oliveira,
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André Bégin‐Drolet
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et al.
Analytical Methods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(39), P. 5129 - 5138
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Microfluidics
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
technology
with
diverse
applications
in
microbiology,
medicine,
chemistry,
and
physics.
While
its
potential
for
controlling
studying
chemical
reactions
is
well
recognized,
the
extraction
analysis
of
useful
information
generated
within
microfluidic
devices
remain
challenging.
This
mainly
due
to
limited
tools
available
situ
measurements
reactions.
In
this
study,
we
present
proof-of-concept
spectIR-fluidic
reactor
design
that
combines
microfluidics
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy
kinetic
studies
fast
By
integrating
multi-ridge
silicon
attenuated
total
reflection
(ATR)
wafer
into
device,
enable
multi-point
precise
reaction
time
monitoring.
As
such,
work
establishes
validated
foundation
using
on-chip
ATR-FTIR
environment,
which
enables
simultaneous
monitoring
reagents,
intermediates,
products
phosphate
proton
transfer
reaction.
The
platform
offers
customizable
designs,
allowing
investigation
various
scales,
significantly
advance
exploring
mechanisms
optimization.
Language: Английский
A microfluidic study of the kinetics of bio-electrochemical oxidation of acetate by a Geobacter sulfurreducens biofilm
Nastaran Khodaparastasgarabad,
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Manon Couture,
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Jesse Greener
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et al.
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
This
work
addresses
the
need
for
kinetic
studies
to
better
understand
mechanisms
that
are
responsible
outputs
from
flow-based
bioelectrochemical
systems
(BES).
Unlike
most
studies,
which
focus
on
electron
transport,
here
we
consider
reaction
kinetics
with
a
chemical
mass
transport.
To
achieve
this,
used
precision
microfluidic
reactor
accurately
controlled
acetate
concentration
([Ac]),
flow
rate
(Q),
and
direction
(tangential
perpendicular),
while
output
current
(I)
mature
Geobacter
sulfurreducens
electroactive
biofilm
(EAB)
was
measured.
A
detailed
analysis
of
effects
control
variables
were
evaluated
over
long
timeframe,
between
1
month
nearly
year.
The
results
indicate
all
experimental
parameters
have
outputs,
but
overall,
age
is
dominant
factor.
After
year,
densities
as
high
29.5
m-1,
higher
than
any
other
3-electrode
experiment
G.
EAB.
main
at
early
stages
appeared
be
related
EAB
deacidification,
whereas
old
EAB,
increases
significantly
permeability
due
structural
changes
in
Additionally,
each
mode
exhibits
complementary
properties
based
quantitative
apparent
enzyme/substrate
affinity
(KM(app))
maximum
(Imax)
values.
Therefore,
addition
providing
valuable
insights
biosensors
bioelectronics
community,
these
findings
open
door
practical
approaches
optimization
BES
device
design
operation.
Language: Английский
A Microfluidic Design for Quantitative Measurements of Shear Stress-Dependent Adhesion and Motion of Dictyostelium discoideum Cells
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 657 - 657
Published: Oct. 27, 2024
Shear
stress
plays
a
crucial
role
in
modulating
cell
adhesion
and
signaling.
We
present
microfluidic
shear
generator
used
to
investigate
the
dynamics
of
Language: Английский