➡ Device intended to be widely available, including resource limited settings (RLS). Therefore, we wanted to eliminate the need for a stable power source, like a power outlet.  

   ‣ Option 1: Utilize a battery of some sort

   ‣ Option 2: Eliminate the need for an extra necessary resource and include an exothermic reaction in the microfluidic device to power it.

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➡Around this same time another team was struggling with reagent and device materials remaining stable. 

   ‣ Chemical reagent and device hardware materials stability.