Triboelectric effect as a new strategy for sealing and controlling the flow in paper-based devices.

da Silva, Everson T S G; Santhiago, Murilo; de Souza, Fabrício R; Coltro, Wendell K T; Kubota, Lauro T · Lab Chip · 2015

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

We reported here for the first time that triboelectric charges on PET sheets can be used to seal and control the flow rate in paper-based devices. The proposed method exhibits simplicity and low cost, provides reversible sealing and minimizes the effect of sample evaporation.

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