Two-ply channels for faster wicking in paper-based microfluidic devices.

TitleTwo-ply channels for faster wicking in paper-based microfluidic devices.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsCamplisson, CK, Schilling, KM, Pedrotti, WL, Stone, HA, Martinez, AW
JournalLab Chip
Volume15
Issue23
Pagination4461-6
Date Published2015 Dec 07
ISSN1473-0189
KeywordsCapillary Action, Hydroxides, Lab-On-A-Chip Devices, Paper, Porosity, Time Factors, Volatilization
Abstract

<p>This article describes the development of porous two-ply channels for paper-based microfluidic devices that wick fluids significantly faster than conventional, porous, single-ply channels. The two-ply channels were made by stacking two single-ply channels on top of each other and were fabricated entirely out of paper, wax and toner using two commercially available printers, a convection oven and a thermal laminator. The wicking in paper-based channels was studied and modeled using a modified Lucas-Washburn equation to account for the effect of evaporation, and a paper-based titration device incorporating two-ply channels was demonstrated.</p>

DOI10.1039/c5lc01115a
Alternate JournalLab Chip
PubMed ID26477676