Hold the Key to Improving Paper-based Analytical Testing Device

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  Hemp is one of the most versatile crops people can grow, and it is finding its way into nearly every industry. Now, analytical testing devices can be added to the long list of products that can be made with hemp.

  A recent study conducted by researchers from Turkey and the United States found that hemp could replace trees in paper-based diagnostic products.

   

  Why the type of paper matters

   

  Microfluidic analytical devices reportedly are used in point-of-care diagnosis, clinical tests, food safety measurements and environmental protection. They work by wicking up a liquid that is channeled with water-resistant barriers to specific areas. Once the liquid reached the intended area, a measurable reaction occurs.

   

  Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices have been in use since 2007, although they build upon a long history of paper-based diagnostic products, such as pregnancy tests, pH tests and paper chromatography.

   

  They provide practical testing options in many fields because they are affordable and portable. Unlike other types of testing, they do not require specialized labs or lab equipment, which adds to the appeal. Read More