µPump: An open-source pressure pump for precision fluid handling in microfluidics

Gao, R. Z., Hébert, M., Huissoon, J. et Ren, C. L. (2020). µPump: An open-source pressure pump for precision fluid handling in microfluidics. HardwareX, 7 . Article e00096. ISSN 2468-0672 DOI 10.1016/j.ohx.2020.e00096

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An open-source precision pressure pump system and control software is presented, primarily designed for the experimental microfluidics community, although others may find additional uses for this precision pressure source. This mechatronic system is coined ‘µPump,’ and its performance rivals that of commercially available systems, at a fraction of the cost. The pressure accuracy, stability, and resolution are 0.09%, 0.02%, and 0.02% of the full span, respectively. The settling time to reach 2 bar from zero and stabilize is less than 2 s. Material for building a four-channel µPump (approx. $3000 USD) or an eight-channel µPump (approx. $5000 USD) is approximately a quarter, or a third of the cost of buying a high-end commercial system, respectively. The design rationale is presented, together with documented design details and software, so that the system may be replicated or customized to particular applications. µPump can be used for two-phase droplet microfluidics, single-phase microfluidics, gaseous flow microfluidics and any other applications requiring precise fluid handling. µPump provides researchers, students, and startups with a cost-effective solution for precise fluid control. © 2020

Type de document:	Article
Mots-clés libres:	Active control droplet microfluidics Biochip BioMEMs Fluid handling Lab on a chip Laboratory automation Micro total analysis systems (µTAS) Microfluidics Open-source hardware Pneumatics Pressure-driven flow Application programs Biochips Cost effectiveness Costs Drops Lab-on-a-chip Open source software Pumps Droplet microfluidics Micro total analysis systems Open-source hardwares Pressure-driven flows Open systems
Date de dépôt:	04 juill. 2022 17:53
Dernière modification:	04 juill. 2022 17:53
Version du document déposé:	Version officielle de l'éditeur
URI:	https://depot-e.uqtr.ca/id/eprint/10214

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