Portable Diagnostics Designed to Be Shaken, Not Stirred
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 08:31
in Physics & Chemistry
A textured surface mimics a lotus leaf to move drops of liquid in particular directions. The low-cost system could be used in portable medical or environmental tests.
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