FUEL CELL AND ANALYSIS DEVICE THAT COMPRISE IT

摘要

A fuel cell comprising: at least one microfluidic channel that allows the capillary flow and, preferably, also diffusion of at least one suitable fluid for generating electricity, at least one receiving absorbent region coupled to each microfluidic channel, at least one collecting absorbent region coupled to each microfluidic channel, a cathodic zone coupled to each microfluidic channel, and an anodic zone coupled to each microfluidic channel, where each receiving absorbent region and each collecting absorbent region are coupled to one of the microfluidic channels such that when a fluid suitable for generating electricity is deposited in the receiving absorbent region, it flows by capillary action through the microfluidic channel to reach the collecting absorbent region where it is absorbed. As well as an analysis device comprising one or more of these fuel cells.

主权项

1. A fuel cell comprising:
a) at least one microfluidic channel made of a wicking material with adequate porosity to allow capillary flow of at least one suitable fluid for generating electricity, b) at least one receiving absorbent region coupled to each microfluidic channel, c) at least one collecting absorbent region coupled to each microfluidic channel, d) a cathodic zone formed by at least a cathode coupled to each microfluidic channel, and e) an anode zone formed by at least an anode coupled to each microfluidic channel, where each receiving absorbent region and each collecting absorbent region are coupled to one of the microfluidic channels such that when the fluid suitable for generating electricity is deposited on the receiving absorbent region, it flows by capillary action through the microfluidic channel to reach the collecting absorbent region where it is absorbed.