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SUBMITTER: Huang PH
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6518399 | biostudies-other | 2015 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Lab on a chip 20150801 15
We demonstrate the first microfluidic-based on-chip liquefaction device for human sputum samples. Our device is based on an acoustofluidic micromixer using oscillating sharp edges. This acoustofluidic sputum liquefier can effectively and uniformly liquefy sputum samples at a throughput of 30 μL min(-1). Cell viability and integrity are maintained during the sputum liquefaction process. Our acoustofluidic sputum liquefier can be conveniently integrated with other microfluidic units to enable auto ...[more]