Rapid bacterial count device for green plant factory

To develop a rapid bacterial testing device, a microfluidic PCR device was designed. We simulated temperature distribution in a microchannel, and measured the temperature control from thermoelectric elements. In addition, we fabricated and evaluated the microfluidic pneumatic valve device which is one of the fundamental elements on our PCR device. As a result, because the PCR temperature distribution along the microchannel was visualized, the thermoelectric elements could be controlled on the basis of the result. Fabricated pneumatic valve was also tested to control the fluid. These results allow one to fabricate microfluidic PCR device for rapid bacterial testing.