# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (September 3, 2013)

The log contained minimal substantive discussion, but these points emerged:

* A paper from The Lancet was shared and accessed through paperbot, though the specific content wasn't discussed in the channel.

* Two Nature Nanotechnology papers were requested through paperbot, but their content wasn't elaborated on in the conversation.

* Participants discussed electrowetting technology, noting that Samsung was developing TVs using this technology as a potential replacement for e-ink displays.

* A user shared Jonathan Cline's work on electrowetting microfluidics, including a prototype PCB that used 400V for operation, with links to his documentation at http://88proof.com/synthetic_biology/blog/archives/280.

* Detailed technical discussion about electrowetting included observations about a TFT 64x64 electrode array sandwiched between Teflon-coated glass plates operating at 20V, with ITO touch panel electrodes used as droplet sensors.

* Participants noted that electrowetting technology is patented (US7163612), potentially limiting DIY implementations despite the relatively accessible technical requirements.