Squeeze-chip: a finger-controlled microfluidic flow network device and its application to biochemical assays.

Li, Wentao; Chen, Tao; Chen, Zitian; Fei, Peng; Yu, Zhilong; Pang, Yuhong; Huang, Yanyi · Lab Chip · 2012

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

We designed and fabricated a novel microfluidic device that can be operated through simple finger squeezing. On-chip microfluidic flow control is enabled through an optimized network of check-valves and squeeze-pumps. The sophisticated flow system can be easily constructed by combining a few key elements. We implemented this device to perform quantitative biochemical assays with no requirement for precision instruments.

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