Biofunctionalized self-propelled micromotors as an alternative on-chip concentrating system.

Restrepo-Pérez, Laura; Soler, Lluís; Martínez-Cisneros, Cynthia; Sánchez, Samuel; Schmidt, Oliver G · Lab Chip · 2014

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Sample pre-concentration is crucial to achieve high sensitivity and low detection limits in lab-on-a-chip devices. Here, we present a system in which self-propelled catalytic micromotors are biofunctionalized and trapped acting as an alternative concentrating mechanism. This system requires no external energy source, which facilitates integration and miniaturization.

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