Photo-responsive micro valve based on micro-fluidic chip and production method thereof

A microfluidic chip and photoresponse technology, applied in chemical instruments and methods, valve details, valve devices, etc., can solve the problems of complex structure, inability to open/close or switch, difficult to realize chip integration, etc., and achieve simple operation , cost reduction, and good application prospects

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-04-24
SUZHOU WENHAO MICROFLUIDIC TECH CO LTD
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In terms of microvalve research, it is divided into active and passive valves according to whether there is a power drive mechanism. This type of microvalve can realize the opening/closing of the valve, has good braking performance and high airtightness, but the disadvantage is that the structure is complex, the volume is large, and it is difficult to realize the integration on the chip.
Passive valves do not require external dynamic braking, and rely on the pressure difference on both sides of the valve to realize the switch. Its volume is sm...

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[0022] The microstructure and microchannel pattern of the two-layer chip of the microfluidic chip with controllable microfluidic flow are designed and drawn by computer-aided design software. The microstructure and microchannel of the two-layer polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) chip were processed and prepared by the numerical control CNC system. The chips of each layer were cleaned with tap water and distilled water respectively, and the remaining fingerprints, oil stains and other stains on the surface of the chip were wiped with ethanol. On the double-sided adhesive film, the required microstructures and microchannels were processed with a cutting machine. The two-layer chip is carefully aligned, glued, and pressure-sealed to make a smart microvalve based on a microfluidic chip. The sample solution is added to the injection hole of the microfluidic chip, and the solution enters the microchannel driven by the external peristaltic pump. In the microvalve area of ​​the microchann...

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[0024] The microstructure and microchannel graphics of the two-layer chip of the centrifugal microfluidic chip were designed and drawn by computer-aided design software. The microstructure and microchannel of the two-layer disc-shaped polycarbonate (PC) chip were processed and prepared by the numerical control CNC system. The chips of each layer were cleaned with tap water and distilled water respectively, and the remaining fingerprints, oil stains and other stains on the surface of the chip were wiped with ethanol. On the double-sided adhesive film, the required microstructures and microchannels were processed with a cutting machine. The two-layer chip is carefully aligned, glued, and pressure-sealed to make a smart microvalve based on a microfluidic chip. The sample solution is added to the injection hole of the microfluidic chip, and the solution enters the microchannel driven by the external peristaltic pump. In the microvalve area of ​​the microchannel, the light-responsi...

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The invention relates to a photo-responsive micro valve based on a micro-fluidic chip and a production method thereof. Microstructures and micro-channels are arranged on the surface of the micro-fluidic chip, a hydrophilic/dehydrophilic gate controlled switch is arranged on a main micro-channel, the surfaces of the micro-channels are modified through photo-responsive molecules, reversible changes of surface appearance and chemical construction of the micro-channels cause changes of surface invasion under stimulation of visible lights, movement of micro-fluid on the surfaces of the micro-channels is controlled, and therefore the intelligent micro valve achieves control on micro-fluid flowing. The photo-responsive micro valve is mainly applied to the related fields such as electrophoretic separation, chromatographic separation and immunoassay, achieves intelligent driving and control on micro-fluid, greatly reduces micro-fluid driving and control cost, has the advantages of being portable, economical, fast and efficient, and is a novel analysis technique for micro-fluid driving and control.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a light-responsive microvalve based on a microfluidic chip and a preparation method thereof. The surface of the microfluidic chip has microstructures and microchannels, and the main microchannel is provided with a hydrophilic / hydrophobic gating switch. Molecules modify the surface of the microchannel. Under the stimulation of visible light, the reversible change of the surface morphology and chemical configuration of the microchannel leads to the change of the surface wettability, which controls the movement of the liquid fluid on the surface of the microchannel, thereby realizing the control of microfluidics. The intelligent microvalve for flow control is mainly used in electrophoretic separation, chromatographic separation, immunoassay and other related fields. Background technique [0002] As a new type of analysis platform, microfluidic analysis chip has the advantages of miniaturization, automation, integration, convenienc...

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IPC IPC(8): F16K31/06B01L3/00
Inventor 聂富强叶嘉明沙俊王晓东
Owner SUZHOU WENHAO MICROFLUIDIC TECH CO LTD
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