抄録
In this paper, a novel microfluidic device for mixing liquids is described. Main feature of this device is that the liquids are passively pumped through microchannels only by capillary action, and therefore no external power is required for the pumping. This feature brings extremely simple hardware setup and easy operation. In this device, a pneumatically-actuated, normally-closed microvalve regulates capillary-driven flow. The device has been fabricated with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomer, and tested using fluorescent dye and fluorescent particle solutions. A simple method for controlling the mixing ratio is also demonstrated.
