Microfluidic Cartridge


    This is a disposable microfluidic cartridge designed to refine and detect blood- and food-borne pathogens. The cartridge has an integrated pumping system and sample storage reservoir, as well as multiple parallel channels, each with detection capabilities, to increase sample processing speed.

Tools used

  • Laser cutter
  • 3D printer
  • Injection molding
  • Heated hydraulic press
  • Drill press
  • Pipettor
  • Centrifuge
  • Microscopes

Technologies implemented

  • ImageJ
  • MatLab
  • SolidWorks Flow Simulation

Product function

  • Precisely control sample flow rate
  • Maximize delivery of detection targets to detection region