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The applications of integrated microfluidic chips on automatic diagnosis systems

Chih-Hao Wang, Gwo-Bin Lee*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

The present study reports an integrated microfluidic chip for automatic diagnosis applications. A new "S-shape" micromachine-based pneumatic pump using the concept of the time delay of the compressed air flow is adopted to transport a minute amount of samples/reagents and automate the diagnosis process. While compared to traditional pneumatic micropumps, the new S-shape micropumps provide a higher pumping rate, and more importantly, simplify the control system. The new micromachine-based pneumatic valves and pumps formed by PDMS membranes are designed and fabricated using MEMS (Micro-electro-mechanical- systems) technology and are integrated to form an automatic bio-sensing chip for fast diagnosis of the infectious diseases. Experimental data show that the driving frequency, the quantity of the intersections, and the length of the S-shape microchannel could affect the pumping rate. The bio-sensing chips integrated with the micro-pneumatic valves and the S-shape pumps could successfully execute ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)-based tests using less amounts of samples and reagents within a shorter time period. The development of the automatic bio-sensing chips could provide a useful tool for fast disease detection and be crucial for a micro-total-analysis system. ©2005 IEEE.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2005 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO
Pages251-256
Volume2005
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2005) - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 5 Jul 20059 Jul 2005

Publication series

Name2005 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO
Volume2005

Conference

Conference2005 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2005)
PlaceChina
CityHong Kong
Period5/07/059/07/05

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Research Keywords

  • Diagnosis
  • ELISA
  • MEMS
  • Pneumatic pump

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