Abstract
A novel lab-on-a-chip (LoC) device based on the combination of an optofluidic component and a polymeric substrate with a smart surface reacting on UV light is presented for the first time. In the dark or under visible light, the surface containing an enzyme fragment is almost inert and visible (VIS) light (i.e. @ 635 nm) propagating through the optofluidic device is mostly unaffected. When the device is exposed to UV light, the smart surface consisting of spiropyran-functionalized polymer brushes reacts with increased hydrophilicity. As a consequence, the polymer brushes are swelling, enhancing the access of reagents to the enclosed enzyme. The enzymatic reaction yields a blue reaction product causing increased absorbance at 635 nm. Here, we demonstrate both the integration of the optofluidic component and the smart surface into a photonic LoC device, its behavior and performance and the reversible nature of the UV activation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2017 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (TRANSDUCERS 2017) |
Subtitle of host publication | Kaohsiung, Taiwan 18 – 22 June 2017 |
Editors | Shuichi Shoji |
Place of Publication | Piscataway NJ USA |
Publisher | IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Pages | 2199-2202 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538627327 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781538627334 |
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Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Event | International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers 2017) - Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Duration: 18 Jun 2017 → 22 Jun 2017 Conference number: 19th https://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/conferencedetails/index.html?Conf_ID=41128 |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers 2017) |
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Abbreviated title | Transducers 2017 |
Country/Territory | Taiwan |
City | Kaohsiung |
Period | 18/06/17 → 22/06/17 |
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Keywords
- optical activation
- Photonic Lab-on-a-chip
- polymer brushes
- smart surface