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Development of a Microfluidic-based Adiabatic Scanning Calorimeter

Author(s): Nathan Burlett
Mentor(s): Troy Munro
Institution BYU

Adiabatic scanning calorimetry (ASC) is a calorimetric approach that enables measurement of true enthalpy curves of sample materials. This is done by maintaining the samples in an adiabatic state while applying a constant power to add heat to the sample. Peltier-based ASCs (pASC) are able to maintain this adiabatic state by measuring and adjusting for heat losses. We present our efforts to build upon 5th generation pASC designs to create devices that are smaller and simpler through incorporating 3D printed components, including Peltier elements and heaters. By doing so, smaller samples could be used, which speeds up the measurement process, reduces the cost of samples, and reduces the amount of material consumed in the measurement process.