Portable, high-speed droplet analysis made easy
Below is a highlight reel of key events in the lifecycle of this project/product and corresponding publications.
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2024
Integrated CogniFlow platform was revealed and tested with cell encapsulation. Results were reported first at Eurosensors XXXVI. Simultaneously, an edge AI algorithm was developed for droplet tracking and classification.
4 papers were published. To see all publications related to the ETAg PRG620 project published this year, click this link.
1 additional patent application was filed, and a new project "3D-BRICKS" kicked off.
2023
"We propose an integrated, modular system for automated aqueous droplet generation with high monodispersity. The system provides dynamic feedback control of droplet size and input pressure."
In the paper, we report on the assembly and the underlying working principle, as well as an in-depth experimental evaluation of the performance of the proof-of-concept prototype in aqueous droplet generation. Evaluation was performed on a modular as well as on a system level.
Furthermore, by this point 2 patent applications have been filed, one on the CogniFlow-Drop platform.
To see all publications related to the ETAg PRG620 project published this year, click this link.
2022
Sub-module prototypes (hardware and software) are published
Hardware:
Intelligent droplet generator:
Pump module: publication | patent
High-throughput imaging and flow rate sensor:
Imaging setup: publication
[open source] Flow rate sensor: publication | Github
Software:
Control algorithm and digital twins for droplet generation: publication1 | publication2 | publication3
Network optimization: publication
2020
We are happy to announce that we have kicked off our Personal research funding: Team grant project PRG620 entitled "CogniFlow-Cyte: Cognitronic Lab-on-a-Chip System for Highly-Automated Flow Cytometry", planned between 01.01.2020−31.12.2024.
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Total funding acquired to date: €1.8 M
Project goals: 3D-BRICKS aims to revolutionize nanoelectronics and computing by developing hybrid DNA-nanostructures/carbon nanotubes (CNTs) systems. These systems will enable the creation of high-density 3D stacked transistors and non-volatile memory circuits, addressing the growing demand for new devices beyond current semiconductor capabilities.
Our part: The role of TalTech LoC is droplet-based automation of the CNT-FET assembly process, as well as streamlining quality control of the assembly. Automation will be based on the CogniFlow platform.
Project contact(s): Tamas Pardy, Simona Bartkova
Publications: https://3d-bricks.eu/publications
Links: https://3d-bricks.eu
Project goals: creating the proof of concept of and develop the methodology for low-cost, fully portable flow cytometers based on droplet microfluidics, which will allow field analysis of bacteria.
Project budget: €1.3 M
Our part: The project was launched and is run by TalTech LoC
Project contact(s): Toomas Rang, Tamas Pardy, Ott Scheler
Publications: Dimensions.ai