Paper-Based Microfluidic Sensors for Onsite Environmental Detection: A Critical Review

A newly developed research topic, fabricated paper-based microfluidic sensors, was discussed in the field of low-cost environmental detection. Distinguished with the traditional dipstick or lateral-flow setups, these paper-based microfluidic sensors can serve as a tool for onsite quantitative and se...

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Published inCritical reviews in analytical chemistry Vol. 52; no. 6; pp. 1432 - 1449
Main Authors Zhang, Daohong, Li, Chaocan, Ji, Dongli, Wang, Yufei
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Taylor & Francis 2022
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
environmental detection
Low cost
Microfluidics
Onsite
Paper-based analytical device
Reviews
Sensors
Paper-based analytical device
environmental detection
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Summary:A newly developed research topic, fabricated paper-based microfluidic sensors, was discussed in the field of low-cost environmental detection. Distinguished with the traditional dipstick or lateral-flow setups, these paper-based microfluidic sensors can serve as a tool for onsite quantitative and semi-quantitative measurements, without risks to cause environmental pollution. They have attracted increasing interest since the first easy-fabricated paper-based setup reported by Whitesides group in 2007. Most of the publications utilized paper-based sensors in clinical detection. In recent years, some groups started to use these sensors in environmental measurement, leading to precise, easy operation, low-cost, and eco-friendly methods for onsite detection. In this review, paper-based microfluidic sensors were briefly introduced, followed by literatures review and discussion for future perspectives.
ISSN:1040-8347
1547-6510
DOI:10.1080/10408347.2021.1886900