Diagnostics for the Developing World: Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Devices

Martinez, Andres W.; Phillips, Scott T.; Whitesides, George M.; Carrilho, Emanuel

doi:10.1021/ac9013989

articleAnalytical ChemistryDec 9, 2009Closed access

Diagnostics for the Developing World: Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Devices

AWAndres W. Martinez STScott T. Phillips GMGeorge M. Whitesides ECEmanuel Carrilho

Harvard University Press · Universidade de São Paulo

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Abstract

Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (microPADs) are a new class of point-of-care diagnostic devices that are inexpensive, easy to use, and designed specifically for use in developing countries. (To listen to a podcast about this feature, please go to the Analytical Chemistry multimedia page at pubs.acs.org/page/ancham/audio/index.html.).

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Chemistry
Microfluidics
Feature (linguistics)
Index (typography)
Nanotechnology
Point of care
Point (geometry)
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