IoT Microfluidic System for Precise Nanoparticle Synthesis
A Thermal Management System for a Microfluidic Device for Synthesizing Nanoparticles
Tags: BITS Pilani, India, Industrial Automation & Manufacturing, Healthcare & Lifesciences
This invention is an IoT-driven, portable microthermofluidic system for synthesizing MnO2 nanoparticles using a microfluidic platform, designed with a thermal management system. It offers temperature sensitivity of ±0.2°C, operates on low power (12V), and is enabled by a smartphone controlled IoT system. The device can be used universally for biochemical and biomedical point-of-care testing (POCT) applications. Potential applications include nanomaterial synthesis, DNA amplification, protein denaturation, and various biochemical processes.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Pending; Platform; Device
TRL: 5 - prototype ready for testing in intended environment
Industry or Tech Area: Internet of Things; Biotechnology
