FLUIDIC COUPLERS AND MODULAR MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS

摘要

A modular microfluidic system including a plurality of discrete microfluidic modules and at least one microfluidic coupling device for communicating fluid between the modules is described. The microfluidic modules and coupling devices may be constructed according to various techniques. Each coupling device is fabricated from multiple layers and includes a fluidic inlet port, a fluidic outlet port, and at least one sandwiched stencil layer having a microfluidic channel formed therein. Also described are integrated microfluidic systems capable of performing various functions.