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Microfluidic paper-based devices for bioanalytical applications.
- Source :
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Bioanalysis [Bioanalysis] 2014 Jan; Vol. 6 (1), pp. 89-106. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Paper has become increasingly recognized as a very interesting substrate for the construction of microfluidic devices, with potential application in a variety of areas, including health diagnosis, environmental monitoring, immunoassays and food safety. The aim of this review is to present a short history of analytical systems constructed from paper, summarize the main advantages and disadvantages of fabrication techniques, exploit alternative methods of detection such as colorimetric, electrochemical, photoelectrochemical, chemiluminescence and electrochemiluminescence, as well as to take a closer look at the novel achievements in the field of bioanalysis published during the last 2 years. Finally, the future trends for production of such devices are discussed.
- Subjects :
- Bacteria isolation & purification
Biological Products analysis
Biomarkers analysis
Colorimetry methods
Electrochemical Techniques
Food Safety methods
Humans
Luminescent Measurements
Microfluidic Analytical Techniques trends
Microfluidics methods
Microfluidics trends
Pesticides analysis
Photochemical Processes
Environmental Monitoring instrumentation
Microfluidic Analytical Techniques instrumentation
Microfluidics instrumentation
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1757-6199
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Bioanalysis
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24341497
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4155/bio.13.296