Integration of continuous microfluidic electrokinetic bioparticle preconcentration with programmable extraction into a discrete microfluidic platform

Key Points

• The research aims to explore a novel integration of continuous electrokinetic preconcentration with droplet extraction in a microfluidic platform.
• Utilized ion concentration polarization for preconcentration in a microchannel.
• Employed electrowetting-on-dielectric for droplet extraction.
• Combined continuous and digital microfluidic techniques in a single platform.
• Achieved effective preconcentration of bioparticles in the microchannel.
• Demonstrated successful extraction of concentrated particles into discrete droplets.
• Results indicate higher efficiency compared to traditional methods.