Research and challenges of micropumps and microvalves in microfluidic systems

Authors

LIU Linbo, Guangzhou Daan Gene Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China
JIANG Zhuo, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, ChinaFollow
SHEN Xuanxuan, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China
HE Ye, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China

Corresponding Author(s)

蒋卓（1986—），男，华南农业大学副教授，博士。E-mail：jiangzhuo@scau.edu.cn

Abstract

Microfluidic chips are driven by microfluidic pumps and controlled by microfluidic valves in microfluidic systems to achieve accurate manipulation of microfluidics. With the continuous improvement of microfluidic chip integration, liquid channels have become more complex and have smaller volumes. How to achieve fluid drive and control at the micro scale has become a key focus in chip design. The paper elaborates on the current research status, key technologies, and development trends of micro pumps and micro valves both domestically and internationally, aiming to provide reference and guidance for the development of related industries and technological research.

Publication Date

3-27-2024

First Page

9

Last Page

20,27

DOI

10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2023.81159

Recommended Citation

Linbo, LIU; Zhuo, JIANG; Xuanxuan, SHEN; and Ye, HE (2024) "Research and challenges of micropumps and microvalves in microfluidic systems," Food and Machinery: Vol. 40: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: 10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2023.81159
Available at: https://www.ifoodmm.cn/journal/vol40/iss2/2

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