title: A smart multi-pipette for hand-held operation of microfluidic devices.
abstract: A smart multi-pipette for hand-held operation of microfluidic devices is presented and applied to cytotoxicity assays and micro-droplet generation. This method enables a continuous-flow and accurate pumping simply by pushing the plunger of the smart multi-pipette, thereby obviating the need for auxiliary equipment and special expertise in microfluidics. We applied the smart multi-pipette to a cytotoxicity assay using a gradient-generating device and water droplet generation using a T-junction device. In combination with general microfluidic devices, the smart multi-pipette enables the devices to successfully perform their own functions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 446-701, Republic of Korea. s.choi@khu.ac.kr.
authors.forename: Byeongyeon
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Young Ki
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Hahn
authors.forename: Dongwon
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: You
authors.forename: Sein
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Oh
authors.forename: Sungyoung
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Choi