Engineering and Technology

Microfluidic QCM enables ultrahigh Q-factor: a new paradigm for in-liquid gravimetric sensing

Y. Zhao, Z. Parlak, et al.

This groundbreaking research by Yicheng Zhao, Zehra Parlak, Wenjun Yu, Daniel French, Wilkins Aquino, and Stefan Zauscher presents a revolutionary microfluidic QCM that dramatically enhances the performance of acoustic gravimetric biosensors. With a remarkable 10-fold improvement in dissipation, this innovation paves the way for more sensitive and accurate gravimetric sensing, transforming data interpretation and enabling precise control over sample volumes and temperatures.