3D printed opto-microfluidic autonomous analyzer for photometric applications

Published: 6 February 2023| Version 3 | DOI: 10.17632/64ykjhczr6.3
Contributors:
ROSA MARIA CAMARILLO,
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Description

3D printed opto-microfluidic autonomous analyzer for photometric applications performs the automation of analytical micro-processes. The proposed device was designed under restrictions of small size and low energy consumption, which allow its portability for in-situ, on line and real time analysis. The autonomous process and auto-calibration consists of four functions: control and data acquisition; hydrodynamic: fluid pumping and flow injection; optical detection and wireless communication. All electronics systems where controlled with a virtual instrument interface. In the experiments carried out to measure fluorides, the results obtained were very close to those obtained with laboratory equipment. The consumption of reagents was 50% less and waste was reduced by 80%. The cost of the portable and autonomous microanalyzer is 75% less than large and robust laboratory equipment.

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Institutions

Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico, Universidad de Guadalajara Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenieria

Categories

Microfluidics, Analytical Microsystems, Optical Sensor, Optical Remote Sensing

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