Abstract
Abstract:
A stencil printing method utilizing sticky notes, a thermal transfer ink ribbon, and office appliances for paper-based analytical device (PAD) fabrication was proposed. A sticky note was attached to a filter paper, and a mask pattern was cut using a cutting machine. A commercially available thermal ink ribbon was then placed over the mask and laminated. We have characterized the fabricated devices. This approach could be used for the fast and mass prototyping of PADs using simple office appliances with no need for a wax printer.
