A new method of UV-patternable hydrophobization of micro- and nanofluidic networks

R. Arayanarakool; L. Shui; A. Van Den Berg; J. C T Eijkel

A new method of UV-patternable hydrophobization of micro- and nanofluidic networks

R. Arayanarakool, L. Shui, A. Van Den Berg, J. C T Eijkel

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Abstract

This work reports a new method to hydrophobize glass-based micro- and nanofluidic networks. Conventional methods of hydrophobizing glass surfaces often create particulate debris causing clogging, especially in shallow nanochannels, or require skillful handling. Our novel method employs an oxygen plasma, silicone oil and ultraviolet (UV) light. The contact angle of the modified bare glass surface can reach 100° whilst the inner channels after treatment facilitate stable and durable water-in-oil droplet generation. This modified surface was found to be stable for more than three weeks. The use of UV in principle enables in-channel hydrophobic patterning.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2011, MicroTAS 2011
Pages	371-373
Number of pages	3
Volume	1
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2011
Event	15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, µTAS 2011 - Seattle, United States Duration: 2 Oct 2011 → 6 Oct 2011 Conference number: 15 https://microtasconferences.org/microtas2011/

Conference

Conference	15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, µTAS 2011
Abbreviated title	MicroTAS
Country/Territory	United States
City	Seattle
Period	2/10/11 → 6/10/11
Internet address	https://microtasconferences.org/microtas2011/

Keywords

Hydrophobization
Microfluidics
Nanofluidics
Oxygen Plasma
Silicone Oil
Surface Modification
UV light

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Arayanarakool, R, Shui, L, Van Den Berg, A & Eijkel, JCT 2011, A new method of UV-patternable hydrophobization of micro- and nanofluidic networks. in 15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2011, MicroTAS 2011. vol. 1, pp. 371-373, 15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, µTAS 2011, Seattle, Washington, United States, 2/10/11.

A new method of UV-patternable hydrophobization of micro- and nanofluidic networks. / Arayanarakool, R.; Shui, L.; Van Den Berg, A. et al.

15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2011, MicroTAS 2011. Vol. 1 2011. p. 371-373.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review

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A new method of UV-patternable hydrophobization of micro- and nanofluidic networks

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