Simple lab-on-chip approach with time-based detection

A simple lab-on-chip approach with time-based detection is proposed. A platform is made from a piece of acrylic differently shaped channels for introducing sample and reagent(s) using flow manipulation. Time-based changes involving migration of the reaction zone are monitored. The changes can be visually monitored by using a stop-watch with naked eyes observation. Some applications for the determination of ascorbic acid, acetic acid and iron in real samples with different chemistries were demonstrated.