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Kshetri KG, Nama N. Acoustophoresis around an elastic scatterer in a standing wave field. Phys Rev E 2023; 108:045102. [PMID: 37978594 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.108.045102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Acoustofluidic systems often employ prefabricated acoustic scatterers that perturb the imposed acoustic field to realize the acoustophoresis of immersed microparticles. We present a numerical study to investigate the time-averaged streaming and radiation force fields around a scatterer. Based on the streaming and radiation force field, we obtain the trajectories of the immersed microparticles with varying sizes and identify a critical transition size at which the motion of immersed microparticles in the vicinity of a prefabricated scatterer shifts from being streaming dominated to radiation dominated. We consider a range of acoustic frequencies to reveal that the critical transition size decreases with increasing frequency; this result explains the choice of acoustic frequencies in previously reported experimental studies. We also examine the impact of scatterer material and fluid properties on the streaming and radiation force fields, as well as on the critical transition size. Our results demonstrate that the critical transition size decreases with an increase in acoustic contrast factor: a nondimensional quantity that depends on material properties of the scatterer and the fluid. Our results provide a pathway to realize radiation force based manipulation of small particles by increasing the acoustic contrast factor of the scatterer, lowering the kinematic viscosity of the fluid, and increasing the acoustic frequency.
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- Khemraj Gautam Kshetri
- Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, USA
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- Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, USA
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Liu Y, Yin Q, Luo Y, Huang Z, Cheng Q, Zhang W, Zhou B, Zhou Y, Ma Z. Manipulation with sound and vibration: A review on the micromanipulation system based on sub-MHz acoustic waves. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 96:106441. [PMID: 37216791 PMCID: PMC10213378 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Manipulation of micro-objects have been playing an essential role in biochemical analysis or clinical diagnostics. Among the diverse technologies for micromanipulation, acoustic methods show the advantages of good biocompatibility, wide tunability, a label-free and contactless manner. Thus, acoustic micromanipulations have been widely exploited in micro-analysis systems. In this article, we reviewed the acoustic micromanipulation systems that were actuated by sub-MHz acoustic waves. In contrast to the high-frequency range, the acoustic microsystems operating at sub-MHz acoustic frequency are more accessible, whose acoustic sources are at low cost and even available from daily acoustic devices (e.g. buzzers, speakers, piezoelectric plates). The broad availability, with the addition of the advantages of acoustic micromanipulation, make sub-MHz microsystems promising for a variety of biomedical applications. Here, we review recent progresses in sub-MHz acoustic micromanipulation technologies, focusing on their applications in biomedical fields. These technologies are based on the basic acoustic phenomenon, such as cavitation, acoustic radiation force, and acoustic streaming. And categorized by their applications, we introduce these systems for mixing, pumping and droplet generation, separation and enrichment, patterning, rotation, propulsion and actuation. The diverse applications of these systems hold great promise for a wide range of enhancements in biomedicines and attract increasing interest for further investigation.
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- Yu Liu
- Institute of Medical Robotics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No.800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China; Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Institute of Medical Robotics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No.800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau 999078, China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau 999078, China.
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- Institute of Medical Robotics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No.800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Li X, Wang J, Curtin K, Li P. Microfluidic Continuous Flow DNA Fragmentation based on a Vibrating Sharp-tip. MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS 2022; 26:104. [PMID: 38130602 PMCID: PMC10735211 DOI: 10.1007/s10404-022-02610-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Fragmentation of DNA into short fragments is of great importance for detecting and studying DNAs. Current microfluidic methods of DNA fragmentation are either inefficient for generating small fragments or rely on microbubbles. Here, we report a DNA fragmentation method in a 3D-printed microfluidic device, which allows efficient continuous flow fragmentation of genomic DNAs without the need for microbubbles. This method is enabled by localized acoustic streaming induced by a single vibrating sharp-tip. Genomic DNAs were fragmented into 700 to 3000 bp fragments with a low power consumption of ~140 mW. The system demonstrated successful fragmentation under a wide range of flow rates from 1 to 50 μL/min without the need for air bubbles. Finally, the utility of the continuous DNA fragmentation method was demonstrated to accelerate the DNA hybridization process for biosensing. Due to the small footprint, continuous flow and bubble-free operation, and high fragmentation efficiency, this method demonstrated great potential for coupling with other functional microfluidic units to achieve an integrated DNA analysis platform.
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- Xiaojun Li
- C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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Durrer J, Agrawal P, Ozgul A, Neuhauss SCF, Nama N, Ahmed D. A robot-assisted acoustofluidic end effector. Nat Commun 2022; 13:6370. [PMID: 36289227 PMCID: PMC9605990 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-34167-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Liquid manipulation is the foundation of most laboratory processes. For macroscale liquid handling, both do-it-yourself and commercial robotic systems are available; however, for microscale, reagents are expensive and sample preparation is difficult. Over the last decade, lab-on-a-chip (LOC) systems have come to serve for microscale liquid manipulation; however, lacking automation and multi-functionality. Despite their potential synergies, each has grown separately and no suitable interface yet exists to link macro-level robotics with micro-level LOC or microfluidic devices. Here, we present a robot-assisted acoustofluidic end effector (RAEE) system, comprising a robotic arm and an acoustofluidic end effector, that combines robotics and microfluidic functionalities. We further carried out fluid pumping, particle and zebrafish embryo trapping, and mobile mixing of complex viscous liquids. Finally, we pre-programmed the RAEE to perform automated mixing of viscous liquids in well plates, illustrating its versatility for the automatic execution of chemical processes.
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- Jan Durrer
- grid.5801.c0000 0001 2156 2780Acoustic Robotics Systems Lab, Institute or Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.5801.c0000 0001 2156 2780Acoustic Robotics Systems Lab, Institute or Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.5801.c0000 0001 2156 2780Acoustic Robotics Systems Lab, Institute or Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650Department of Molecular Life Sciences, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.24434.350000 0004 1937 0060Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE USA
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- grid.5801.c0000 0001 2156 2780Acoustic Robotics Systems Lab, Institute or Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Liang C, Yang Z, Jiang H. A film-lever actuated switch technology for multifunctional, on-demand, and robust manipulation of liquids. Nat Commun 2022; 13:4902. [PMID: 35987906 PMCID: PMC9391643 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-32676-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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A lab-on-a-chip system with Point-of-Care testing capability offers rapid and accurate diagnostic potential and is useful in resource-limited settings where biomedical equipment and skilled professionals are not readily available. However, a Point-of-Care testing system that simultaneously possesses all required features of multifunctional dispensing, on-demand release, robust operations, and capability for long-term reagent storage is still a major challenge. Here, we describe a film-lever actuated switch technology that can manipulate liquids in any direction, provide accurate and proportional release response to the applied pneumatic pressure, as well as sustain robustness during abrupt movements and vibrations. Based on the technology, we also describe development of a polymerase chain reaction system that integrates reagent introduction, mixing and reaction functions all in one process, which accomplishes “sample-in-answer-out” performance for all clinical nasal samples from 18 patients with Influenza and 18 individual controls, in good concordance of fluorescence intensity with standard polymerase chain reaction (Pearson coefficients > 0.9). The proposed platform promises robust automation of biomedical analysis, and thus can accelerate the commercialization of a range of Point-of-Care testing devices. Point-of-care testing offers rapid and accurate diagnostic potential being quite useful in resource-limited settings. Here, authors demonstrate a film-lever actuated switch technology for microfluidic manipulation enabling multifunctional dispensing, on-demand release, robust operation, and long-term storage.
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A Battery-Powered Fluid Manipulation System Actuated by Mechanical Vibrations. ACTUATORS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/act11050116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Miniaturized fluid manipulation systems are an important component of lab-on-a-chip platforms implemented in resourced-limited environments and point-of-care applications. This work aims to design, fabricate, and test a low-cost and battery-operated microfluidic diffuser/nozzle type pump to enable an alternative fluid manipulation solution for field applications. For this, CNC laser cutting and 3D printing are used to fabricate the fluidic unit and casing of the driving module of the system, respectively. This system only required 3.5-V input power and can generate flow rates up to 58 µL/min for water. In addition, this portable pump can manipulate higher viscosity fluids with kinematic viscosities up to 24 mPa·s resembling biological fluids such as sputum and saliva. The demonstrated system is a low-cost, battery-powered, and highly versatile fluid pump that can be adopted in various lab-on-a-chip applications for field deployment and remote applications.
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Battat S, Weitz DA, Whitesides GM. An outlook on microfluidics: the promise and the challenge. LAB ON A CHIP 2022; 22:530-536. [PMID: 35048918 DOI: 10.1039/d1lc00731a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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This perspective considers ways in which the field of microfluidics can increase its impact by improving existing technologies and enabling new functionalities. We highlight applications where microfluidics has made or can make important contributions, including diagnostics, food safety, and the production of materials. The success of microfluidics assumes several forms, including fundamental innovations in fluid mechanics that enable the precise manipulation of fluids at small scales and the development of portable microfluidic chips for commercial purposes. We identify outstanding technical challenges whose resolution could increase the accessibility of microfluidics to users with both scientific and non-technical backgrounds. They include the simplification of procedures for sample preparation, the identification of materials for the production of microfluidic devices in both laboratory and commercial settings, and the replacement of auxiliary equipment with automated components for the operation of microfluidic devices.
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- Sarah Battat
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA.
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA.
- Department of Physics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA.
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Yang Y, Pang W, Zhang H, Cui W, Jin K, Sun C, Wang Y, Zhang L, Ren X, Duan X. Manipulation of single cells via a Stereo Acoustic Streaming Tunnel (SteAST). MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2022; 8:88. [PMID: 35935274 PMCID: PMC9352906 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-022-00424-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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At the single-cell level, cellular parameters, gene expression and cellular function are assayed on an individual but not population-average basis. Essential to observing and analyzing the heterogeneity and behavior of these cells/clusters is the ability to prepare and manipulate individuals. Here, we demonstrate a versatile microsystem, a stereo acoustic streaming tunnel, which is triggered by ultrahigh-frequency bulk acoustic waves and highly confined by a microchannel. We thoroughly analyze the generation and features of stereo acoustic streaming to develop a virtual tunnel for observation, pretreatment and analysis of cells for different single-cell applications. 3D reconstruction, dissociation of clusters, selective trapping/release, in situ analysis and pairing of single cells with barcode gel beads were demonstrated. To further verify the reliability and robustness of this technology in complex biosamples, the separation of circulating tumor cells from undiluted blood based on properties of both physics and immunity was achieved. With the rich selection of handling modes, the platform has the potential to be a full-process microsystem, from pretreatment to analysis, and used in numerous fields, such as in vitro diagnosis, high-throughput single-cell sequencing and drug development.
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- Yang Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072 China
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Zhang P, Bachman H, Ozcelik A, Huang TJ. Acoustic Microfluidics. ANNUAL REVIEW OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (PALO ALTO, CALIF.) 2020; 13:17-43. [PMID: 32531185 PMCID: PMC7415005 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-anchem-090919-102205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Acoustic microfluidic devices are powerful tools that use sound waves to manipulate micro- or nanoscale objects or fluids in analytical chemistry and biomedicine. Their simple device designs, biocompatible and contactless operation, and label-free nature are all characteristics that make acoustic microfluidic devices ideal platforms for fundamental research, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Herein, we summarize the physical principles underlying acoustic microfluidics and review their applications, with particular emphasis on the manipulation of macromolecules, cells, particles, model organisms, and fluidic flows. We also present future goals of this technology in analytical chemistry and biomedical research, as well as challenges and opportunities.
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- Peiran Zhang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, USA;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, USA;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın 09010, Turkey;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, USA;
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Bachman H, Chen C, Rufo J, Zhao S, Yang S, Tian Z, Nama N, Huang PH, Huang TJ. An acoustofluidic device for efficient mixing over a wide range of flow rates. LAB ON A CHIP 2020; 20:1238-1248. [PMID: 32104816 PMCID: PMC7252412 DOI: 10.1039/c9lc01171d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Whether reagents and samples need to be combined to achieve a desired reaction, or precise concentrations of solutions need to be mixed and delivered downstream, thorough mixing remains a critical step in many microfluidics-based biological and chemical assays and analyses. To achieve complete mixing of fluids in microfluidic devices, researchers have utilized novel channel designs or active intervention to facilitate mass transport and exchange of fluids. However, many of these solutions have a major limitation: their design inherently limits their operational throughput; that is, different designs work at specific flow rates, whether that be low or high ranges, but have difficulties outside of their tailored design regimes. In this work, we present an acoustofluidic mixer that is capable of achieving efficient, thorough mixing across a broad range of flow rates (20-2000 μL min-1) using a single device. Our mixer combines active acoustofluidic mixing, which is responsible for mixing fluids at lower flow rates, with passive hydrodynamic mixing, which accounts for mixing fluids at higher flow rates. The mechanism, functionality, and performance of our acoustofluidic device are both numerically and experimentally validated. Additionally, the real-world potential of our device is demonstrated by synthesizing polymeric nanoparticles with comparable sizes over a two-order-of-magnitude wide range of flow rates. This device can be valuable in many biochemical, biological, and biomedical applications. For example, using our platform, one may synthesize nanoparticles/nanomaterials at lower flow rates to first identify optimal synthesis conditions without having to waste significant amounts of reagents, and then increase the flow rate to perform high-throughput synthesis using the optimal conditions, all using the same single device and maintaining performance.
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- Hunter Bachman
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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Li X, Huffman J, Ranganathan N, He Z, Li P. Acoustofluidic enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) platform enabled by coupled acoustic streaming. Anal Chim Acta 2019; 1079:129-138. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2019.05.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Huang P, Zhao S, Bachman H, Nama N, Li Z, Chen C, Yang S, Wu M, Zhang SP, Huang TJ. Acoustofluidic Synthesis of Particulate Nanomaterials. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2019; 6:1900913. [PMID: 31592417 PMCID: PMC6774021 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201900913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Synthesis of nanoparticles and particulate nanomaterials with tailored properties is a central step toward many applications ranging from energy conversion and imaging/display to biosensing and nanomedicine. While existing microfluidics-based synthesis methods offer precise control over the synthesis process, most of them rely on passive, partial mixing of reagents, which limits their applicability and potentially, adversely alter the properties of synthesized products. Here, an acoustofluidic (i.e., the fusion of acoustic and microfluidics) synthesis platform is reported to synthesize nanoparticles and nanomaterials in a controllable, reproducible manner through acoustic-streaming-based active mixing of reagents. The acoustofluidic strategy allows for the dynamic control of the reaction conditions simply by adjusting the strength of the acoustic streaming. With this platform, the synthesis of versatile nanoparticles/nanomaterials is demonstrated including the synthesis of polymeric nanoparticles, chitosan nanoparticles, organic-inorganic hybrid nanomaterials, metal-organic framework biocomposites, and lipid-DNA complexes. The acoustofluidic synthesis platform, when incorporated with varying flow rates, compositions, or concentrations of reagents, will lend itself unprecedented flexibility in establishing various reaction conditions and thus enable the synthesis of versatile nanoparticles and nanomaterials with prescribed properties.
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- Po‐Hsun Huang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials ScienceDuke UniversityDurhamNC27708USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials ScienceDuke UniversityDurhamNC27708USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials ScienceDuke UniversityDurhamNC27708USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and MechanicsPennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials ScienceDuke UniversityDurhamNC27708USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials ScienceDuke UniversityDurhamNC27708USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials ScienceDuke UniversityDurhamNC27708USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and MechanicsPennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials ScienceDuke UniversityDurhamNC27708USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials ScienceDuke UniversityDurhamNC27708USA
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Cellular analysis is a central concept for both biology and medicine. Over the past two decades, acoustofluidic technologies, which marry acoustic waves with microfluidics, have significantly contributed to the development of innovative approaches for cellular analysis. Acoustofluidic technologies enable precise manipulations of cells and the fluids that confine them, and these capabilities have been utilized in many cell analysis applications. In this review article, we examine various applications where acoustofluidic methods have been implemented, including cell imaging, cell mechanotyping, circulating tumor cell phenotyping, sample preparation in clinics, and investigation of cell-cell interactions and cell-environment responses. We also provide our perspectives on the technological advantages, limitations, and potential future directions for this innovative field of methods.
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- Yuliang Xie
- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27707, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27707, USA
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Bachman H, Fu H, Huang PH, Tian Z, Embry-Seckler J, Rufo J, Xie Z, Hartman JH, Zhao S, Yang S, Meyer JN, Huang TJ. Open source acoustofluidics. LAB ON A CHIP 2019; 19:2404-2414. [PMID: 31240285 PMCID: PMC6934416 DOI: 10.1039/c9lc00340a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Over the past several decades, a litany of acoustofluidic devices have been developed which purport to have significant advantages over traditional benchtop analytical tools. These acoustofluidic devices are frequently labeled as "labs-on-chips"; however, many do an insufficient job of limiting their dependence on the lab. Often, acoustofluidic devices still require skilled operators and complex external equipment. In an effort to address these shortcomings, we developed a low-cost, expandable, and multifunctional system for controlling acoustofluidic devices in the audible to low ultrasonic frequency range (31 Hz to 65 kHz). The system was designed around the readily available Arduino prototyping platform because of its user-friendly coding environment and expansive network of open source material; these factors enabled us to create a system capable of generating high voltage oscillatory signals and controlling microscale flows in acoustofluidic devices. Utilizing the established open source system, we achieved a series of acoustofluidic applications involving the manipulation of fluids and biological objects in a portable fashion. In particular, we used our open source acoustofluidic devices to achieve active rotation of cells and microorganisms, and operation of an acoustofluidic mixing device which has previously shown potential for viscous sample preparation, in a portable fashion. Additionally, using low frequency flexural waves and our portable system, we achieved acoustofluidic separation of particles based on size. It is our hope that the open source platform presented here can pave the way for future acoustofluidic devices to be used at the point-of-care, as well as simplify the operation of these devices to enable resource limited users to leverage the benefits of acoustofluidics in their work.
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- Hunter Bachman
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA. and Department of Fluid Control and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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Zhao S, He W, Ma Z, Liu P, Huang PH, Bachman H, Wang L, Yang S, Tian Z, Wang Z, Gu Y, Xie Z, Huang TJ. On-chip stool liquefaction via acoustofluidics. LAB ON A CHIP 2019; 19:941-947. [PMID: 30702741 PMCID: PMC6626638 DOI: 10.1039/c8lc01310a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Microfluidic-based portable devices for stool analysis are important for detecting established biomarkers for gastrointestinal disorders and understanding the relationship between gut microbiota imbalances and various health conditions, ranging from digestive disorders to neurodegenerative diseases. However, the challenge of processing stool samples in microfluidic devices hinders the development of a standalone platform. Here, we present the first microfluidic chip that can liquefy stool samples via acoustic streaming. With an acoustic transducer actively generating strong micro-vortex streaming, stool samples and buffers in microchannel can be homogenized at a flow rate up to 30 μL min-1. After homogenization, an array of 100 μm wide micropillars can further purify stool samples by filtering out large debris. A favorable biocompatibility was also demonstrated for our acoustofluidic-based stool liquefaction chip by examining bacteria morphology and viability. Moreover, stool samples with different consistencies were liquefied. Our acoustofluidic chip offers a miniaturized, robust, and biocompatible solution for stool sample preparation in a microfluidic environment and can be potentially integrated with stool analysis units for designing portable stool diagnostics platforms.
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- Shuaiguo Zhao
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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Mantravadi PK, Kalesh KA, Dobson RCJ, Hudson AO, Parthasarathy A. The Quest for Novel Antimicrobial Compounds: Emerging Trends in Research, Development, and Technologies. Antibiotics (Basel) 2019; 8:E8. [PMID: 30682820 PMCID: PMC6466574 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics8010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Pathogenic antibiotic resistant bacteria pose one of the most important health challenges of the 21st century. The overuse and abuse of antibiotics coupled with the natural evolutionary processes of bacteria has led to this crisis. Only incremental advances in antibiotic development have occurred over the last 30 years. Novel classes of molecules, such as engineered antibodies, antibiotic enhancers, siderophore conjugates, engineered phages, photo-switchable antibiotics, and genome editing facilitated by the CRISPR/Cas system, are providing new avenues to facilitate the development of antimicrobial therapies. The informatics revolution is transforming research and development efforts to discover novel antibiotics. The explosion of nanotechnology and micro-engineering is driving the invention of antimicrobial materials, enabling the cultivation of "uncultivable" microbes and creating specific and rapid diagnostic technologies. Finally, a revival in the ecological aspects of microbial disease management, the growth of prebiotics, and integrated management based on the "One Health" model, provide additional avenues to manage this health crisis. These, and future scientific and technological developments, must be coupled and aligned with sound policy and public awareness to address the risks posed by rising antibiotic resistance.
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- Biomolecular Interaction Centre and School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800 Christchurch, New Zealand.
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- Rochester Institute of Technology, Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, 85 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, USA.
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- Rochester Institute of Technology, Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, 85 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, USA.
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Acoustics has a broad spectrum of applications, ranging from noise cancelation to ultrasonic imaging. In the past decade, there has been increasing interest in developing acoustic-based methods for biological and biomedical applications. This Perspective summarizes the recent progress in applying acoustofluidic methods (i.e., the fusion of acoustics and microfluidics) to bioanalytical chemistry. We describe the concepts of acoustofluidics and how it can be tailored to different types of bioanalytical applications, including sample concentration, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, label-free cell/particle separation, and fluid manipulation. Examples of each application are given, and the benefits and limitations of these methods are discussed. Finally, our perspectives on the directions that developing solutions should take to address the bottlenecks in the acoustofluidic applications in bioanalytical chemistry are presented.
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- Peng Li
- C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States
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Acoustic tweezers are a versatile set of tools that use sound waves to manipulate bioparticles ranging from nanometer-sized extracellular vesicles to millimeter-sized multicellular organisms. Over the past several decades, the capabilities of acoustic tweezers have expanded from simplistic particle trapping to precise rotation and translation of cells and organisms in three dimensions. Recent advances have led to reconfigured acoustic tweezers that are capable of separating, enriching, and patterning bioparticles in complex solutions. Here, we review the history and fundamentals of acoustic-tweezer technology and summarize recent breakthroughs.
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Closed-type pre-treatment device for point-of-care testing of sputum. Sci Rep 2018; 8:16508. [PMID: 30405199 PMCID: PMC6220321 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-34781-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The procedures and protocols for the pre-treatment of sputum specimens, mainly used for the diagnosis of pneumonia, are complex, labor intensive, and require skilled specialists working in a biosafety containment laboratory because of sample infectivity. In this study, we developed the first portable, low-power pre-treatment device that carries out all sputum pre-treatment procedures (liquefaction, homogenization, dissolution, and inactivation) in an enclosed space. Designed to simultaneously employ chemical and mechanical dissolution in the enclosed chamber, this device eliminates the risk of transmission and improves the effectiveness of sputum dissolution and pathogen detection. This device is expected to allow for the pre-treatment of infectious sputum specimens outside of a biosafety containment laboratory. Used in conjunction with automated genome extraction and detection systems, this device should make the on-site diagnosis using infectious sputum specimens possible.
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Huang PH, Chan CY, Li P, Wang Y, Nama N, Bachman H, Huang TJ. A sharp-edge-based acoustofluidic chemical signal generator. LAB ON A CHIP 2018; 18:1411-1421. [PMID: 29668002 PMCID: PMC6064650 DOI: 10.1039/c8lc00193f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Resolving the temporal dynamics of cell signaling pathways is essential for regulating numerous downstream functions, from gene expression to cellular responses. Mapping these signaling pathways requires the exposure of cells to time-varying chemical signals; these are difficult to generate and control over a wide temporal range. Herein, we present an acoustofluidic chemical signal generator based on a sharp-edge-based micromixing strategy. The device, simply by modulating the driving signals of an acoustic transducer including the ON/OFF switching frequency, actuation time and duty cycle, is capable of generating both single-pulse and periodic chemical signals that are temporally controllable in terms of stimulation period, stimulation duration and duty cycle. We also demonstrate the device's applicability and versatility for cell signaling studies by probing the calcium (Ca2+) release dynamics of three different types of cells stimulated by ionomycin signals of different shapes. Upon short single-pulse ionomycin stimulation (∼100 ms) generated by our device, we discover that cells tend to dynamically adjust the intracellular level of Ca2+ through constantly releasing and accepting Ca2+ to the cytoplasm and from the extracellular environment, respectively. With advantages such as simple fabrication and operation, compact device design, and reliability and versatility, our device will enable decoding of the temporal characteristics of signaling dynamics for various physiological processes.
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- Po-Hsun Huang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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Clark J, Kaufman M, Fodor PS. Mixing Enhancement in Serpentine Micromixers with a Non-Rectangular Cross-Section. MICROMACHINES 2018; 9:E107. [PMID: 30424041 PMCID: PMC6187473 DOI: 10.3390/mi9030107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Revised: 02/16/2018] [Accepted: 02/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In this numerical study, a new type of serpentine micromixer involving mixing units with a non-rectangular cross-section is investigated. Similar to other serpentine/spiral shaped micromixers, the design exploits the formation of transversal vortices (Dean flows) in pressure-driven systems, associated with the centrifugal forces experienced by the fluid as it is confined to move along curved geometries. In contrast with other previous designs, though, the use of non-rectangular cross-sections that change orientation between mixing units is exploited to control the center of rotation of the transversal flows formed. The associated extensional flows that thus develop between the mixing segments complement the existent rotational flows, leading to a more complex fluid motion. The fluid flow characteristics and associated mixing are determined numerically from computational solutions to Navier⁻Stokes equations and the concentration-diffusion equation. It is found that the performance of the investigated mixers exceeds that of simple serpentine channels with a more consistent behavior at low and high Reynolds numbers. An analysis of the mixing quality using an entropic mixing index indicates that maximum mixing can be achieved at Reynolds numbers as small as 20 in less than four serpentine mixing units.
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- Joshua Clark
- Department of Physics, Cleveland state University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44236, USA.
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- Department of Physics, Cleveland state University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44236, USA.
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- Department of Physics, Cleveland state University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44236, USA.
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Bachman H, Huang PH, Zhao S, Yang S, Zhang P, Fu H, Huang TJ. Acoustofluidic devices controlled by cell phones. LAB ON A CHIP 2018; 18:433-441. [PMID: 29302660 PMCID: PMC5989538 DOI: 10.1039/c7lc01222e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Acoustofluidic devices have continuously demonstrated their potential to impact medical diagnostics and lab-on-a-chip applications. To bring these technologies to real-world applications, they must be made more accessible to end users. Herein, we report on the effort to provide an easy-to-use and portable system for controlling sharp-edge-based acoustofluidic devices. With the use of a cell phone and a modified Bluetooth® speaker, on-demand and hands-free pumping and mixing are achieved. Additionally, a novel design for a sharp-edge-based acoustofluidic device is proposed that combines both pumping and mixing functions into a single device, thus removing the need for external equipment typically needed to accomplish these two tasks. These applications serve to demonstrate the potential function that acoustofluidic devices can provide in point-of-care platforms. To further this point-of-care goal, we also design a portable microscope that combines with the cell phone and Bluetooth® power supply, providing a completely transportable acoustofluidic testing station. This work serves to bolster the promising position that acoustofluidic devices have within the rapidly changing research and diagnostics fields.
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- Hunter Bachman
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
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Javaid MU, Cheema TA, Park CW. Analysis of Passive Mixing in a Serpentine Microchannel with Sinusoidal Side Walls. MICROMACHINES 2017; 9:E8. [PMID: 30393285 PMCID: PMC6187489 DOI: 10.3390/mi9010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Revised: 12/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Sample mixing is difficult in microfluidic devices because of laminar flow. Micromixers are designed to ensure the optimal use of miniaturized devices. The present study aims to design a chaotic-advection-based passive micromixer with enhanced mixing efficiency. A serpentine-shaped microchannel with sinusoidal side walls was designed, and three cases, with amplitude to wavelength (A/λ) ratios of 0.1, 0.15, and 0.2 were investigated. Numerical simulations were conducted using the Navier⁻Stokes equations, to determine the flow field. The flow was then coupled with the convection⁻diffusion equation to obtain the species concentration distribution. The mixing performance of sinusoidal walled channels was compared with that of a simple serpentine channel for Reynolds numbers ranging from 0.1 to 50. Secondary flows were observed at high Reynolds numbers that mixed the fluid streams. These flows were dominant in the proposed sinusoidal walled channels, thereby showing better mixing performance than the simple serpentine channel at similar or less mixing cost. Higher mixing efficiency was obtained by increasing the A/λ ratio.
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- Muhammad Usman Javaid
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Bukgu, Daegu 41566, Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi 23460, Khyber Pakhtoon Khwa, Pakistan.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Bukgu, Daegu 41566, Korea.
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Nama N, Huang TJ, Costanzo F. Acoustic streaming: an arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian perspective. JOURNAL OF FLUID MECHANICS 2017; 825:600-630. [PMID: 29051631 PMCID: PMC5643019 DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2017.338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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We analyse acoustic streaming flows using an arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian (ALE) perspective. The formulation stems from an explicit separation of time scales resulting in two subproblems: a first-order problem, formulated in terms of the fluid displacement at the fast scale, and a second-order problem, formulated in terms of the Lagrangian flow velocity at the slow time scale. Following a rigorous time-averaging procedure, the second-order problem is shown to be intrinsically steady, and with exact boundary conditions at the oscillating walls. Also, as the second-order problem is solved directly for the Lagrangian velocity, the formulation does not need to employ the notion of Stokes drift, or any associated post-processing, thus facilitating a direct comparison with experiments. Because the first-order problem is formulated in terms of the displacement field, our formulation is directly applicable to more complex fluid-structure interaction problems in microacoustofluidic devices. After the formulation's exposition, we present numerical results that illustrate the advantages of the formulation with respect to current approaches.
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- Nitesh Nama
- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
- Center for Neural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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Yan H, Zhu Y, Zhang Y, Wang L, Chen J, Lu Y, Xu Y, Xing W. Multiplex detection of bacteria on an integrated centrifugal disk using bead-beating lysis and loop-mediated amplification. Sci Rep 2017; 7:1460. [PMID: 28469259 PMCID: PMC5431220 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-01415-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Although culture-based identification of bacteria is the gold-standard for the diagnosis of infectious diseases, it is time consuming. Recent advances in molecular diagnostics and microfluidic technologies have opened up new avenues for rapid detection of bacteria. Here, we describe a centrifugal-microfluidic chip for the detection of bacteria by integrating the cell lysis, clarification, and loop-mediated amplification (LAMP). The major advantages of this chip are as follows. Firstly, bacteria lysis was innovatively achieved by rotating a pair of magnets to generate bead-beating while the chip was kept stationary during lysis, which simplified the chip design because no additional valve was needed. Secondly, the on-chip assay time was short (within 70 min), which was competitive in emergency situations. Thirdly, results of the analysis can be interpreted by using a fluorescence detector or by the naked-eye, making it versatile in many areas, especially the resource-limited areas. The on-chip limits of detection of six types of bacteria were valued by gel electrophoresis, showing the similar results compared to the bench-top LAMP protocol. This chip can be used for rapid, sensitive, accurate and automated detection of bacteria, offering a promising alternative for simplifying the molecular diagnostics of infectious diseases.
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- He Yan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, 310003, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Beijing Biochip Technology, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, 310003, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Beijing Biochip Technology, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Beijing Biochip Technology, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Hangzhou, 310003, China.
- National Engineering Research Center for Beijing Biochip Technology, Beijing, 102206, China.
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Orbay S, Ozcelik A, Lata J, Kaynak M, Wu M, Huang TJ. Mixing high-viscosity fluids via acoustically driven bubbles. JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING : STRUCTURES, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS 2016; 27:015008. [PMID: 31588165 PMCID: PMC6777744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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We present an acoustofluidic micromixer which can perform rapid and homogeneous mixing of highly viscous fluids in the presence of an acoustic field. In this device, two high-viscosity polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions were co-injected into a three-inlet PDMS microchannel with the center inlet containing a constant stream of nitrogen flow which forms bubbles in the device. When these bubbles were excited by an acoustic field generated via a piezoelectric transducer, the two solutions mixed homogenously due to the combination of acoustic streaming, droplet ejection, and bubble eruption effects. The mixing efficiency of this acoustofluidic device was evaluated using PEG-700 solutions which are ~106 times more viscous than deionized (DI) water. Our results indicate homogenous mixing of the PEG-700 solutions with a ~0.93 mixing index. The acoustofluidic micromixer is compact, inexpensive, easy to operate, and has the capacity to mix highly viscous fluids within 50 milliseconds.
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- Sinem Orbay
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University park, PA 16802, USA
- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University park, PA 16802, USA
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Nam J, Lim CS. A conductive liquid-based surface acoustic wave device. LAB ON A CHIP 2016; 16:3750-5. [PMID: 27528442 DOI: 10.1039/c6lc00827e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Surface acoustic wave-based microfluidic devices are popular for fluid and particle manipulation because of their noninvasiveness, low energy consumption, and easy integration with other systems. However, they have been limited by the use of patterned metal electrodes on a piezoelectric substrate, which requires expensive and complicated fabrication processes. Herein, we show a simpler and more cost-effective method for generating surface acoustic waves using eutectic gallium indium as a conductive liquid which can replace conventional patterned metal electrodes. We also demonstrate the comparable performance for acoustic streaming and mixing using conductive liquid-based surface acoustic wave devices.
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- Jeonghun Nam
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Korea University Guro Hospital, Guro 2-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul 152-703, Korea.
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Bigelow MEG, Jamieson BG, Chui CO, Mao Y, Shin KS, Huang TJ, Huang PH, Ren L, Adhikari B, Chen J, Iturriaga E. Point-of-Care Technologies for the Advancement of Precision Medicine in Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Disorders. IEEE JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL ENGINEERING IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE 2016; 4:2800510. [PMID: 27602308 PMCID: PMC5003165 DOI: 10.1109/jtehm.2016.2593920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Revised: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 04/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The commercialization of new point of care technologies holds great potential in facilitating and advancing precision medicine in heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) disorders. The delivery of individually tailored health care to a patient depends on how well that patient's health condition can be interrogated and monitored. Point of care technologies may enable access to rapid and cost-effective interrogation of a patient's health condition in near real time. Currently, physiological data are largely limited to single-time-point collection at the hospital or clinic, whereas critical information on some conditions must be collected in the home, when symptoms occur, or at regular intervals over time. A variety of HLBS disorders are highly dependent on transient variables, such as patient activity level, environment, time of day, and so on. Consequently, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute sponsored a request for applications to support the development and commercialization of novel point-of-care technologies through small businesses (RFA-HL-14-011 and RFA-HL-14-017). Three of the supported research projects are described to highlight particular point-of-care needs for HLBS disorders and the breadth of emerging technologies. While significant obstacles remain to the commercialization of such technologies, these advancements will be required to achieve precision medicine.
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- Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering DepartmentsUniversity of California at Los AngelesLos AngelesCA90095USA
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- Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering DepartmentsUniversity of California at Los AngelesLos AngelesCA90095USA
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- Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering DepartmentsUniversity of California at Los AngelesLos AngelesCA90095USA
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- Bioengineering Science and Mechanics DepartmentThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
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- Bioengineering Science and Mechanics DepartmentThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
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- Bioengineering Science and Mechanics DepartmentThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
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- National Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMD20892USA
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- National Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteBethesdaMD20892USA
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Tang SY, Ayan B, Nama N, Bian Y, Lata JP, Guo X, Huang TJ. On-Chip Production of Size-Controllable Liquid Metal Microdroplets Using Acoustic Waves. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2016; 12:3861-9. [PMID: 27309129 PMCID: PMC6311111 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201600737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2016] [Revised: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Micro- to nanosized droplets of liquid metals, such as eutectic gallium indium (EGaIn) and Galinstan, have been used for developing a variety of applications in flexible electronics, sensors, catalysts, and drug delivery systems. Currently used methods for producing micro- to nanosized droplets of such liquid metals possess one or several drawbacks, including the lack in ability to control the size of the produced droplets, mass produce droplets, produce smaller droplet sizes, and miniaturize the system. Here, a novel method is introduced using acoustic wave-induced forces for on-chip production of EGaIn liquid-metal microdroplets with controllable size. The size distribution of liquid metal microdroplets is tuned by controlling the interfacial tension of the metal using either electrochemistry or electrocapillarity in the acoustic field. The developed platform is then used for heavy metal ion detection utilizing the produced liquid metal microdroplets as the working electrode. It is also demonstrated that a significant enhancement of the sensing performance is achieved by introducing acoustic streaming during the electrochemical experiments. The demonstrated technique can be used for developing liquid-metal-based systems for a wide range of applications.
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- Shi-Yang Tang
- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
- Key Laboratory of Modern Acoustics (MOE), Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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Li S, Ren L, Huang PH, Yao X, Cuento RA, McCoy JP, Cameron CE, Levine SJ, Huang TJ. Acoustofluidic Transfer of Inflammatory Cells from Human Sputum Samples. Anal Chem 2016; 88:5655-61. [PMID: 27183317 PMCID: PMC5466821 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.5b03383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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For sputum analysis, the transfer of inflammatory cells from liquefied sputum samples to a culture medium or buffer solution is a critical step because it removes the inflammatory cells from the presence of residual dithiothreitol (DTT), a reagent that reduces cell viability and interferes with further sputum analyses. In this work, we report an acoustofluidic platform for transferring inflammatory cells using standing surface acoustic waves (SSAW). In particular, we exploit the acoustic radiation force generated from a SSAW field to actively transfer inflammatory cells from a solution containing residual DTT to a buffer solution. The viability and integrity of the inflammatory cells are maintained during the acoustofluidic-based cell transfer process. Our acoustofluidic technique removes residual DTT generated in sputum liquefaction and facilitates immunophenotyping of major inflammatory cells from sputum samples. It enables cell transfer in a continuous flow, which aids the development of an automated, integrated system for on-chip sputum processing and analysis.
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- Sixing Li
- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- The Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Biosciences (MCIBS) Graduate Program, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States
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- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States
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- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States
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- The Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Biosciences (MCIBS) Graduate Program, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- The Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Biosciences (MCIBS) Graduate Program, The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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Biosensors in Health Care: The Milestones Achieved in Their Development towards Lab-on-Chip-Analysis. Biochem Res Int 2016; 2016:3130469. [PMID: 27042353 PMCID: PMC4794574 DOI: 10.1155/2016/3130469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2015] [Revised: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Immense potentiality of biosensors in medical diagnostics has driven scientists in evolution of biosensor technologies and innovating newer tools in time. The cornerstone of the popularity of biosensors in sensing wide range of biomolecules in medical diagnostics is due to their simplicity in operation, higher sensitivity, ability to perform multiplex analysis, and capability to be integrated with different function by the same chip. There remains a huge challenge to meet the demands of performance and yield to its simplicity and affordability. Ultimate goal stands for providing point-of-care testing facility to the remote areas worldwide, particularly the developing countries. It entails continuous development in technology towards multiplexing ability, fabrication, and miniaturization of biosensor devices so that they can provide lab-on-chip-analysis systems to the community.
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Nama N, Huang PH, Huang TJ, Costanzo F. Investigation of micromixing by acoustically oscillated sharp-edges. BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2016; 10:024124. [PMID: 27158292 PMCID: PMC4833753 DOI: 10.1063/1.4946875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2016] [Accepted: 04/04/2016] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Recently, acoustically oscillated sharp-edges have been utilized to achieve rapid and homogeneous mixing in microchannels. Here, we present a numerical model to investigate acoustic mixing inside a sharp-edge-based micromixer in the presence of a background flow. We extend our previously reported numerical model to include the mixing phenomena by using perturbation analysis and the Generalized Lagrangian Mean (GLM) theory in conjunction with the convection-diffusion equation. We divide the flow variables into zeroth-order, first-order, and second-order variables. This results in three sets of equations representing the background flow, acoustic response, and the time-averaged streaming flow, respectively. These equations are then solved successively to obtain the mean Lagrangian velocity which is combined with the convection-diffusion equation to predict the concentration profile. We validate our numerical model via a comparison of the numerical results with the experimentally obtained values of the mixing index for different flow rates. Further, we employ our model to study the effect of the applied input power and the background flow on the mixing performance of the sharp-edge-based micromixer. We also suggest potential design changes to the previously reported sharp-edge-based micromixer to improve its performance. Finally, we investigate the generation of a tunable concentration gradient by a linear arrangement of the sharp-edge structures inside the microchannel.
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- Nitesh Nama
- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University , University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University , University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA
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Xie Y, Nama N, Li P, Mao Z, Huang PH, Zhao C, Costanzo F, Huang TJ. Probing Cell Deformability via Acoustically Actuated Bubbles. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2016; 12:902-10. [PMID: 26715211 PMCID: PMC4876965 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201502220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2015] [Revised: 12/02/2015] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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An acoustically actuated, bubble-based technique is developed to investigate the deformability of cells suspended in microfluidic devices. A microsized bubble is generated by an optothermal effect near the targeted cells, which are suspended in a microfluidic chamber. Subsequently, acoustic actuation is employed to create localized acoustic streaming. In turn, the streaming flow results in hydrodynamic forces that deform the cells in situ. The deformability of the cells is indicative of their mechanical properties. The method in this study measures mechanical biomarkers from multiple cells in a single experiment, and it can be conveniently integrated with other bioanalysis and drug-screening platforms. Using this technique, the mean deformability of tens of HeLa, HEK, and HUVEC cells is measured to distinguish their mechanical properties. HeLa cells are deformed upon treatment with Cytochalasin. The technique also reveals the deformability of each subpopulation in a mixed, heterogeneous cell sample by the use of both fluorescent markers and mechanical biomarkers. The technique in this study, apart from being relevant to cell biology, will also enable biophysical cellular diagnosis.
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- Yuliang Xie
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Physics & Electro-Optics Program, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45469, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
- Center for Neural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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Stumpf F, Schwemmer F, Hutzenlaub T, Baumann D, Strohmeier O, Dingemanns G, Simons G, Sager C, Plobner L, von Stetten F, Zengerle R, Mark D. LabDisk with complete reagent prestorage for sample-to-answer nucleic acid based detection of respiratory pathogens verified with influenza A H3N2 virus. LAB ON A CHIP 2016; 16:199-207. [PMID: 26610171 DOI: 10.1039/c5lc00871a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Portable point-of-care devices for pathogen detection require easy, minimal and user-friendly handling steps and need to have the same diagnostic performance compared to centralized laboratories. In this work we present a fully automated sample-to-answer detection of influenza A H3N2 virus in a centrifugal LabDisk with complete prestorage of reagents. Thus, the initial supply of the sample remains the only manual handling step. The self-contained LabDisk automates by centrifugal microfluidics all necessary process chains for PCR-based pathogen detection: pathogen lysis, magnetic bead based nucleic acid extraction, aliquoting of the eluate into 8 reaction cavities, and real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Prestored reagents comprise air dried specific primers and fluorescence probes, lyophilized RT-PCR mastermix and stick-packaged liquid reagents for nucleic acid extraction. Employing two different release frequencies for the stick-packaged liquid reagents enables on-demand release of highly wetting extraction buffers, such as sequential release of lysis and binding buffer. Microfluidic process-flow was successful in 54 out of 55 tested LabDisks. We demonstrate successful detection of the respiratory pathogen influenza A H3N2 virus in a total of 18 LabDisks with sample concentrations down to 2.39 × 10(4) viral RNA copies per ml, which is in the range of clinical relevance. Furthermore, we detected RNA bacteriophage MS2 acting as internal control in 3 LabDisks with a sample concentration down to 75 plaque forming units (pfu) per ml. All experiments were applied in a 2 kg portable, laptop controlled point-of-care device. The turnaround time of the complete analysis from sample-to-answer was less than 3.5 hours.
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- F Stumpf
- Hahn-Schickard, Georges-Koehler-Allee 103, 79110 Freiburg, Germany.
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Guo F, Xie Y, Li S, Lata J, Ren L, Mao Z, Ren B, Wu M, Ozcelik A, Huang TJ. Reusable acoustic tweezers for disposable devices. LAB ON A CHIP 2015; 15:4517-23. [PMID: 26507411 PMCID: PMC4683015 DOI: 10.1039/c5lc01049g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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We demonstrate acoustic tweezers used for disposable devices. Rather than forming an acoustic resonance, we locally transmitted standing surface acoustic waves into a removable, independent polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-glass hybridized microfluidic superstrate device for micromanipulation. By configuring and regulating the displacement nodes on a piezoelectric substrate, cells and particles were effectively patterned and transported into said superstrate, accordingly. With the label-free and contactless nature of acoustic waves, the presented technology could offer a simple, accurate, low-cost, biocompatible, and disposable method for applications in the fields of point-of-care diagnostics and fundamental biomedical studies.
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- Feng Guo
- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
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Huang PH, Chan CY, Li P, Nama N, Xie Y, Wei CH, Chen Y, Ahmed D, Huang TJ. A spatiotemporally controllable chemical gradient generator via acoustically oscillating sharp-edge structures. LAB ON A CHIP 2015; 15:4166-76. [PMID: 26338516 PMCID: PMC4641750 DOI: 10.1039/c5lc00868a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The ability to generate stable, spatiotemporally controllable concentration gradients is critical for resolving the dynamics of cellular response to a chemical microenvironment. Here we demonstrate an acoustofluidic gradient generator based on acoustically oscillating sharp-edge structures, which facilitates in a step-wise fashion the rapid mixing of fluids to generate tunable, dynamic chemical gradients. By controlling the driving voltage of a piezoelectric transducer, we demonstrated that the chemical gradient profiles can be conveniently altered (spatially controllable). By adjusting the actuation time of the piezoelectric transducer, moreover, we generated pulsatile chemical gradients (temporally controllable). With these two characteristics combined, we have developed a spatiotemporally controllable gradient generator. The applicability and biocompatibility of our acoustofluidic gradient generator are validated by demonstrating the migration of human dermal microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC-d) in response to a generated vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gradient, and by preserving the viability of HMVEC-d cells after long-term exposure to an acoustic field. Our device features advantages such as simple fabrication and operation, compact and biocompatible device, and generation of spatiotemporally tunable gradients.
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- Po-Hsun Huang
- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
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Cai H, Parks JW, Wall TA, Stott MA, Stambaugh A, Alfson K, Griffiths A, Mathies RA, Carrion R, Patterson JL, Hawkins AR, Schmidt H. Optofluidic analysis system for amplification-free, direct detection of Ebola infection. Sci Rep 2015. [PMID: 26404403 DOI: 10.1038/srepl4494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2023] Open
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The massive outbreak of highly lethal Ebola hemorrhagic fever in West Africa illustrates the urgent need for diagnostic instruments that can identify and quantify infections rapidly, accurately, and with low complexity. Here, we report on-chip sample preparation, amplification-free detection and quantification of Ebola virus on clinical samples using hybrid optofluidic integration. Sample preparation and target preconcentration are implemented on a PDMS-based microfluidic chip (automaton), followed by single nucleic acid fluorescence detection in liquid-core optical waveguides on a silicon chip in under ten minutes. We demonstrate excellent specificity, a limit of detection of 0.2 pfu/mL and a dynamic range of thirteen orders of magnitude, far outperforming other amplification-free methods. This chip-scale approach and reduced complexity compared to gold standard RT-PCR methods is ideal for portable instruments that can provide immediate diagnosis and continued monitoring of infectious diseases at the point-of-care.
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- H Cai
- School of Engineering, University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 USA
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- School of Engineering, University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 USA
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- ECEn Department, 459 Clyde Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 USA
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- ECEn Department, 459 Clyde Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 USA
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- School of Engineering, University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 USA
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- Department of Virology and Immunology, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 7620 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227 USA
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- Department of Virology and Immunology, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 7620 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720 USA
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- Department of Virology and Immunology, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 7620 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227 USA
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- Department of Virology and Immunology, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 7620 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227 USA
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- ECEn Department, 459 Clyde Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 USA
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- School of Engineering, University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 USA
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Cai H, Parks JW, Wall TA, Stott MA, Stambaugh A, Alfson K, Griffiths A, Mathies RA, Carrion R, Patterson JL, Hawkins AR, Schmidt H. Optofluidic analysis system for amplification-free, direct detection of Ebola infection. Sci Rep 2015; 5:14494. [PMID: 26404403 PMCID: PMC4585921 DOI: 10.1038/srep14494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The massive outbreak of highly lethal Ebola hemorrhagic fever in West Africa illustrates the urgent need for diagnostic instruments that can identify and quantify infections rapidly, accurately, and with low complexity. Here, we report on-chip sample preparation, amplification-free detection and quantification of Ebola virus on clinical samples using hybrid optofluidic integration. Sample preparation and target preconcentration are implemented on a PDMS-based microfluidic chip (automaton), followed by single nucleic acid fluorescence detection in liquid-core optical waveguides on a silicon chip in under ten minutes. We demonstrate excellent specificity, a limit of detection of 0.2 pfu/mL and a dynamic range of thirteen orders of magnitude, far outperforming other amplification-free methods. This chip-scale approach and reduced complexity compared to gold standard RT-PCR methods is ideal for portable instruments that can provide immediate diagnosis and continued monitoring of infectious diseases at the point-of-care.
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- H Cai
- School of Engineering, University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 USA
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- School of Engineering, University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 USA
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- ECEn Department, 459 Clyde Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 USA
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- ECEn Department, 459 Clyde Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 USA
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- School of Engineering, University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 USA
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- Department of Virology and Immunology, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 7620 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227 USA
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- Department of Virology and Immunology, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 7620 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720 USA
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- Department of Virology and Immunology, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 7620 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227 USA
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- Department of Virology and Immunology, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 7620 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227 USA
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- ECEn Department, 459 Clyde Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602 USA
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- School of Engineering, University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 USA
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