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Paper and thread microfluidic diagnostics for chemical and bio analysis

This research group applies printing expertise to fabrication of low-cost sensors for chemical and biological. The group has research activities in paper-based microfluidics and other low-cost printed microfluidic sensors. The fabrication method developed by our group for paper microfluidics was highlighted by "Lab on a Chip" (DOI: 10.1039/b820259c). Our group has 6 provisional patents in 2008-09.

The group works in collaboration with Professor Gil Garnier (APPI), Dr Conor Hagon (Department of Chemistry, La Trobe University), Dr Spas Kolev (Department of Chemistry. University of Melbourne).

A dragon pattern printed on paper using the fabrication method for paper microfluidics developed by Dr Shen's group
 

Printing of microfluidic patterns, chemical reagents and enzymes on various substrates
 

Individual liquid samples streams wick along threads in a 3D pattern. Threads pass across one another without mixing.

(a) Thread pattern sewed onto PE film.

 

(b) Beginning of liquid sample introduction.

 

(c) End of liquid sample introduction "Olympic flag pattern"

We are seeking high calibre students with either a science or engineering background for this research area. If you would like to apply see, "How to Apply".

 

Send mail to Wei.Shen@eng.monash.edu.au with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 02/24/10