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New microfluidic paper-based analytical device for iron determination in urine samples [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
Iron is an important micronutrient involved in several mechanisms in the human body and can be an important biomarker. In this work, a simple and disposable microfluidic paper-based analytical device (µPAD) was developed for the quantification of iron in
Catalão, Karina A.   +3 more
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Paper-based analytical devices for colorimetric detection of: S. aureus and E. coli and their antibiotic resistant strains in milk [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Animal derived milk which is an important part of human diet due to its high nutritional value not only supports humans but also presents a growth environment for pathogenic bacteria. Milk may become contaminated with bacteria through udder infections or
Asif, Muhammad   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Capacitive platform for real-time wireless monitoring of liquid wicking in a paper strip [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
Understanding the phenomenon of liquid wicking in porous media is crucial for various applications, including the transportation of fluids in soils, the absorption of liquids in textiles and paper, and the development of new and efficient microfluidic ...
Capitán Vallvey, Luis Fermín   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Salivary calcium determination with a specially developed microfluidic paper-based device for point-of-care analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
The calcium monitoring in the body not only anticipates several potential diseases (osteoporosis, kidney stones or high blood pressure) but also helps to improve target therapies and follow-up the patient's health status.
Aguiar, Juliana I. S.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Facile patterning of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (μPADs) by dispensing propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA)

open access: yesSensors and Actuators Reports
Facile patterning of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (μPADs) is highly intriguing for researchers using μPADs for point-of-care diagnostics. For the first time, this work introduces the use of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA) as ...
Xionghui Li   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Flexible and disposable paper- and plastic-based gel micropads for nematode handling, imaging, and chemical testing

open access: yesAPL Bioengineering, 2017
Today, the area of point-of-care diagnostics is synonymous with paper microfluidics where cheap, disposable, and on-the-spot detection toolkits are being developed for a variety of chemical tests.
Zach Njus   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Modeling of Paper-Based Bi-Material Cantilever Actuator for Microfluidic Biosensors

open access: yesBiosensors, 2023
This research explores the dynamics of a fluidically loaded Bi-Material cantilever (B-MaC), a critical component of μPADs (microfluidic paper-based analytical devices) used in point-of-care diagnostics.
Ashutosh Kumar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Colorimetric Paper-Based Sensors against Cancer Biomarkers

open access: yesSensors, 2022
Cancer is a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Detection and quantification of cancer biomarkers plays a critical role in cancer early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.
Mariana C. C. G. Carneiro   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Paper-Based Microfluidic Device with a Gold Nanosensor to Detect Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater in Bangladesh

open access: yesMicromachines, 2017
In this paper, we present a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD) with a gold nanosensor functionalized with α-lipoic acid and thioguanine (Au–TA–TG) to detect whether the arsenic level of groundwater from hand tubewells in Bangladesh is ...
Mosfera A. Chowdury   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A portable system for economical nucleic acid amplification testing

open access: yesFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023
Introduction: Regular and rapid large-scale screening for pathogens is crucial for controlling pandemics like Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this study, we present the development of a digital point-of-care testing (POCT) system utilizing ...
Hui Dong   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

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