Paper-based microfluidics represents a unique and affordable class of lab-on-chip diagnostic devices at the micro- and nanoscale. These devices use paper as a substrate capable of capillary-based wicking eliminating the need for external pumps or flow control devices. By applying various physical, chemical, or biological microfabrication techniques, flow channels can be created, capable of liquid handling, mixing, and detection all in one hand-held microchip. Paper chips are low cost, biodegradable, and have simpler fabrication process compared to other microfluidic devices.
In the past decade, these devices have evolved from simple one-to-one detection to multistep complex reactions by combining chemical, biological, electrical, and mechanical engineering fields. Additionally, they have also jumped from 1-D flow channels to 2-D and 3-D microfluidic devices capable of distributing a single sample to multiple sites for bioassays.
Our goal is to advance paper-based microfluidics by exploring multidimensional microchannel fabrication techniques and flow control methods. Additionally, we aim to understand the physics of fluid flow in paper-based devices, particularly in 2D and 3D geometries. Using paper as a substrate, we seek to develop affordable and biodegradable sensing and diagnostic devices with simplified fabrication. Integrating various fields, such as materials science and bioengineering, we aim to enhance flow control, detection capability, and flexibility of these devices. Through experimentation and innovative design, our objective is to contribute to the progress of paper-based microfluidics for improved healthcare and environmental monitoring solutions.
In this Research Topic, we invite submission of manuscripts on, but not limited to, the following:
• Novel fabrication technologies (3D printing, origami etc.);
• Liquid flow and mixing analysis;
• Electrical, mechanical, chemical, biological, energy and computer engineering and sciences applications in paper microfluidics;
• Food Safety applications;
• Medical diagnostic applications;
• Wearable sensors;
• Nanotechnology;
• Physical, chemical, and bio-sensors using paper;
Keywords:
Lab-on-a-Chip, Microfluidics, Paper-based, Fabrication Technologies, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Paper-based microfluidics represents a unique and affordable class of lab-on-chip diagnostic devices at the micro- and nanoscale. These devices use paper as a substrate capable of capillary-based wicking eliminating the need for external pumps or flow control devices. By applying various physical, chemical, or biological microfabrication techniques, flow channels can be created, capable of liquid handling, mixing, and detection all in one hand-held microchip. Paper chips are low cost, biodegradable, and have simpler fabrication process compared to other microfluidic devices.
In the past decade, these devices have evolved from simple one-to-one detection to multistep complex reactions by combining chemical, biological, electrical, and mechanical engineering fields. Additionally, they have also jumped from 1-D flow channels to 2-D and 3-D microfluidic devices capable of distributing a single sample to multiple sites for bioassays.
Our goal is to advance paper-based microfluidics by exploring multidimensional microchannel fabrication techniques and flow control methods. Additionally, we aim to understand the physics of fluid flow in paper-based devices, particularly in 2D and 3D geometries. Using paper as a substrate, we seek to develop affordable and biodegradable sensing and diagnostic devices with simplified fabrication. Integrating various fields, such as materials science and bioengineering, we aim to enhance flow control, detection capability, and flexibility of these devices. Through experimentation and innovative design, our objective is to contribute to the progress of paper-based microfluidics for improved healthcare and environmental monitoring solutions.
In this Research Topic, we invite submission of manuscripts on, but not limited to, the following:
• Novel fabrication technologies (3D printing, origami etc.);
• Liquid flow and mixing analysis;
• Electrical, mechanical, chemical, biological, energy and computer engineering and sciences applications in paper microfluidics;
• Food Safety applications;
• Medical diagnostic applications;
• Wearable sensors;
• Nanotechnology;
• Physical, chemical, and bio-sensors using paper;
Keywords:
Lab-on-a-Chip, Microfluidics, Paper-based, Fabrication Technologies, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.