Advances in passively driven microfluidics and lab-on-chip devices: a comprehensive literature review and patent analysis. Issue 20 (23rd March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Narayanamurthy, Vigneswaran; Jeroish, Z. E.; Bhuvaneshwari, K. S.; Bayat, Pouriya; Premkumar, R.; Samsuri, Fahmi; Yusoff, Mashitah M.
• Is Part Of: RSC advances. Volume 10:Issue 20(2020)
• Page Start: 11652
• Page End: 11680
• Publication Date: 2020-03-23
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/d0ra00263a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-2069

Abstract

Abstract : Different approaches employed in the passively driven microfluidics and LOC devices. Abstract : The development of passively driven microfluidic labs on chips has been increasing over the years. In the passive approach, the microfluids are usually driven and operated without any external actuators, fields, or power sources. Passive microfluidic techniques adopt osmosis, capillary action, surface tension, pressure, gravity-driven flow, hydrostatic flow, and vacuums to achieve fluid flow. There is a great need to explore labs on chips that are rapid, compact, portable, and easy to use. The evolution of these techniques is essential to meet current needs. Researchers have highlighted the vast potential in the field that needs to be explored to develop rapid passive labs on chips to suit market/researcher demands. A comprehensive review, along with patent analysis, is presented here, listing the latest advances in passive microfluidic techniques, along with the related mechanisms and applications.