Micromachines,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(8), С. 1595 - 1595
Опубликована: Авг. 13, 2023
The
presence
of
heavy
metal
ions
in
soil,
air
and
water
constitutes
an
important
global
environmental
threat,
as
these
accumulate
throughout
the
food
chain,
contributing
to
rise
chronic
diseases,
including,
amongst
others,
cancer
kidney
failure.
To
date,
many
efforts
have
been
made
for
their
detection,
but
there
is
still
a
need
development
sensitive,
low-cost,
portable
devices
able
conduct
on-site
detection
ions.
In
this
work,
we
combine
microfluidic
technology
electrochemical
sensing
plastic
chip
selective
utilizing
DNAzymes
immobilized
between
platinum
nanoparticles
(PtNPs),
demonstrating
reliable
solution
pollution
monitoring.
For
realization
microfluidic-based
ion
device,
fast
easy-to-implement
fabrication
method
based
on
photolithography
dry
photosensitive
layers
proposed.
As
proof
concept,
demonstrate
Pb2+
using
prototype
device.
ACS Applied Engineering Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
2(2), С. 262 - 285
Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2024
Amid
global
concerns
over
water
scarcity
and
escalating
environmental
pollution,
there
has
been
a
surge
in
research
innovation
for
pioneering
wastewater
purification
technologies.
Advanced
micro
nanomanufacturing
methods
emerge
as
promising
avenues
to
enhance
conventional
treatment
efficiency.
This
review
guides
readers
through
recent
advancements,
merging
precision
engineering
at
micro/nanoscales
with
intricacies,
yielding
transformative
solutions.
Exploring
lithography-based
techniques,
additive
manufacturing,
self-assembly,
microfluidics,
it
uncovers
diverse
approaches
crafting
materials
interact
neutralize
pollutants.
The
manuscript
navigates
the
fusion
of
micro/nanomanufacturing
urgent
need
clean
water.
By
showcasing
empowered
surpassing
traditional
treatment,
tackles
expanding
pollutant
challenges.
Beyond
compiling
breakthroughs,
this
seeks
inspire
future
by
illuminating
how
manufacturing
can
address
holding
potential
combat
safeguard
ecosystems
generations.
Biosensors and Bioelectronics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
263, С. 116632 - 116632
Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2024
Microfluidic
devices
are
increasingly
widespread
in
the
literature,
being
applied
to
numerous
exciting
applications,
from
chemical
research
Point-of-Care
devices,
passing
through
drug
development
and
clinical
scenarios.
Setting
up
these
microenvironments,
however,
introduces
necessity
of
locally
controlling
variables
involved
phenomena
under
investigation.
For
this
reason,
literature
has
deeply
explored
possibility
introducing
sensing
elements
investigate
physical
quantities
biochemical
concentration
inside
microfluidic
devices.
Biosensors,
particularly,
well
known
for
their
high
accuracy,
selectivity,
responsiveness.
However,
signals
could
be
challenging
interpret
must
carefully
analysed
carry
out
correct
information.
In
addition,
proper
data
analysis
been
demonstrated
even
increase
biosensors'
mentioned
qualities.
To
regard,
machine
learning
algorithms
undoubtedly
among
most
suitable
approaches
undertake
job,
automatically
highlighting
biosensor
signals'
characteristics
at
best.
Interestingly,
it
was
also
benefit
themselves,
a
new
paradigm
that
is
starting
name
"intelligent
microfluidics",
ideally
closing
benefic
interaction
disciplines.
This
review
aims
demonstrate
advantages
triad
microfluidics-biosensors-machine
learning,
which
still
little
used
but
great
perspective.
After
briefly
describing
single
entities,
different
sections
will
benefits
dual
interactions,
applications
where
reviewed
employed.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2023
Microfluidics
is
an
interdisciplinary
field
that
encompasses
both
science
and
engineering,
which
aims
to
design
fabricate
devices
capable
of
manipulating
extremely
low
volumes
fluids
on
a
microscale
level.
The
central
objective
microfluidics
provide
high
precision
accuracy
while
using
minimal
reagents
equipment.
benefits
this
approach
include
greater
control
over
experimental
conditions,
faster
analysis,
improved
reproducibility.
Microfluidic
devices,
also
known
as
labs-on-a-chip
(LOCs),
have
emerged
potential
instruments
for
optimizing
operations
decreasing
costs
in
various
industries,
including
pharmaceutical,
medical,
food,
cosmetics.
However,
the
price
conventional
prototypes
LOCs
generated
clean
room
facilities,
has
increased
demand
inexpensive
alternatives.
Polymers,
paper,
hydrogels
are
some
materials
can
be
utilized
create
microfluidic
covered
article.
In
addition,
we
highlighted
different
manufacturing
techniques,
such
soft
lithography,
laser
plotting,
3D
printing,
suitable
creating
LOCs.
selection
fabrication
techniques
will
depend
specific
requirements
applications
each
individual
LOC.
This
article
comprehensive
overview
numerous
alternatives
development
low-cost
service
industries
pharmaceuticals,
chemicals,
biomedicine.
