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Using Adhesive Patterning to Construct 3D Paper Microfluidic Devices
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2016
We demonstrate the use of patterned aerosol adhesives to construct 3D paper microfluidic devices. This method of adhesive application forms semi-permanent bonds between layers, enabling single-use devices to be non-destructively disassembled after use and to ease folding complex nonplanar structures.
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Construction Methods for Hybrid Polycarbonate-Silicon Microfluidic Devices
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2026
This protocol describes three straightforward sealing methods for fabricating a hybrid microfluidic device that integrates polycarbonate and silicon components. By implementing solvent bonding, thermal compression, and mechanical compression strategies, we enable reliable, low-temperature sealing techniques that avoid specialized equipment for hybrid microfluidic devices.
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Feeding Experimentation Device (FED): Construction and Validation of an Open-source Device for Measuring Food Intake in Rodents
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2017
Feeding Experimentation Device (FED) is an open-source device for measuring food intake in mice. FED can also synchronize food intake measurements with other techniques via a real-time digital output. Here, we provide a step-by-step tutorial for the construction, validation, and usage of FED.
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Thermal Measurement Techniques in Analytical Microfluidic Devices
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2015
Here, we present three protocols for thermal measurements in microfluidic devices.
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Construction and Setup of a Bench-scale Algal Photosynthetic Bioreactor with Temperature, Light, and pH Monitoring for Kinetic Growth Tests
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2017
This paper describes the assembly process and operation of a bench-scale photosynthetic bioreactor that can be used, in conjunction with other methods, to estimate pertinent kinetic growth parameters. This system continuously monitors the pH, light, and temperature using sensors, a data acquisition and control unit, and open-source data acquisition software.
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Selection should begin with the device’s intended function and the measurements or conditions it must support. Materials and components need to work together within the apparatus, while also permitting safe use and reliable operation. In behavioral studies, this planning helps researchers adapt the construction to different organisms, behaviors, and experimental requirements without sacrificing consistency.
Mechanical and electronic elements contribute different forms of control and measurement, so their integration determines how effectively an apparatus performs its assigned task. A coordinated design can deliver stimuli, regulate an experimental environment, and record movement or responses within the same study. This integration supports controlled behavioral experiments and helps connect observed actions with defined experimental conditions.
Testing the completed apparatus checks whether it operates reliably, can be used safely, and produces reproducible measurements. These checks are important because inconsistent operation or measurement can weaken comparisons across observations. Identifying problems before behavioral research begins allows researchers to refine the construction and improve confidence that recorded responses reflect the study rather than avoidable device variation.
Consistency depends on matching the apparatus to the organism, behavior, and research question while maintaining controlled experimental conditions. The device should perform its intended function in a stable and repeatable way, whether it delivers stimuli, regulates the environment, or records responses. Such alignment reduces unwanted variation and strengthens interpretation of learning, decision-making, or interaction studies.
A practical workflow begins by identifying the required function, measurements, and experimental conditions. Researchers then select suitable materials and components, integrate the mechanical or electronic elements, and test the completed apparatus. The final checks focus on reliable operation, safe use, and reproducible measurements, creating a basis for controlled studies and later adaptation to specific organisms or behaviors.
Constructed apparatuses are useful when a study needs controlled stimulus delivery, environmental regulation, movement recording, or response measurement. They can support investigations of learning, decision-making, and interactions by linking a defined experimental setup with observable behavior. Their adaptability also makes them valuable when researchers must tailor conditions or measurements to different organisms and research questions.