Precise flow-control using photo-actuated hydrogel valves and PID-Controlled LED actuation
Delaney, Colm, McCluskey, Peter, Coleman, Simon, Whyte, Jeff, Kent, Nigel J. and Diamond, DermotORCID: 0000-0003-2944-4839
(2017)
Precise flow-control using photo-actuated hydrogel valves and PID-Controlled LED actuation.
In: 3rd Conference On Microfluidic Handling Systems (MFHS), 4-6 Oct 2017, Enschede, Netherlands.
Herein we demonstrate remarkable control of flow within fluidic channels using photo-actuated hydrogel valves. By polymerizing the valves in situ it has been possible to create highly- reproducible valves. Through the use of an LED platform and a PID algorithm we have generated extremely accurate flow control and created prototype devices to document their potential application within the microfluidics field.
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Funders:
European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development, and demonstration, through the NAPES project grant agreement no. 604241., European Framework Programme 7, Science Foundation Ireland
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22078
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24 Oct 2017 13:46 by
Colm Delaney
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