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We present a novel "on-off", cost-effective, rapid electrochemical aptasensor combined with a microfluidics cartridge system for the detection of ?9-THC (?9-tetrahydrocannabinol) in human saliva via differential pulse voltammetry. The assay relied on the co ...

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The increasing trend in ensuring safe and quality foods necessitates the monitoring of food products throughout the food supply chain. Food packaging is an indispensable process as it provides various functions such as containment, protection, convenience, ...

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The shape and dimensions of a micromixer are key elements in the mixing process. Accurately quantifying the mixing efficiency enables the evaluation of the performance of a micromixer and the selection of the most suitable one for specific applications. In ...

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