Fluorescence spectroscopy is a technique with high sensitivity, specificity, and simplicity. It is commonly used in the biological, biophysical, chemical, environmental science, and medical fields to characterize samples, observe conformational changes, sequence DNA, quantify dissociation activities and determine distances between locations on biological macromolecules. However, fluorescence spectroscopy is underutilized by many educational institutions due to the high instrument cost. In recent years, the availability of additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies has allowed for custom components to be easily produced in the laboratory. Additionally, low-cost microcontrollers (Arduino Uno) allow for custom instruments to be developed and controlled. Here, we demonstrate the utility of 3D printing and microcontroller technology in the development of a low-cost, Arduino-controlled fluorometer, which we call the 'Fluorino.'

Design and implementation of the Fluorino: 3D-printable, Arudino-controlled fluorimeter

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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