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Microfluidic design challenges solved with a unique yet simple functional material
Diagnostics innovators are continually working to diagnose and detect nearer, faster, and at a lower cost within a smaller device footprint. Devices like lab-on-chip or cartridge-based point-of-care (PoC) systems help to bring the world of diagnostics closer to everyone.
Yet taking lab processes onto a micro-device requires optimizations to meet or exceed lab test accuracy. Subtle interactions of microfluidic cartridge design and materials cause changes in fluid dynamics and create challenges, such as bubbling that can lead to poor optical detection.
POREX VIRTEK® HYDROPHOBIC VENTS support all microfluidic device functions and designs, from a true lab-on-chip PoC setting to lab-based molecular diagnostics.
Stronger Test Accuracy
Better Moisture Control
Leak-Proof Design
Pressure Equalization
How it Works
POREX VIRTEK® HYDROPHOBIC VENTS are permeable to gas and not liquid – enabling as an effective passive debubbling mechanism.
See it in Action
Debubbling challenges in microfluidics are common, as bubbles can lead to major downstream issues, like inaccurate optical readings. They distort fluid flow and are difficult to remove, especially with chip materials like PDMS.
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