Local deposition of nanoparticles on a PDMS Microfluidic device

Alessia Broccoli*, Anke R. Vollertsen, Pauline Roels, Aaike van Vugt, Albert van den Berg, Mathieu Odijk

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Abstract

The local deposition of metal patterns on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based microfluidic devices is usually obtained with methods based on photolithography and thin-film deposition techniques. As a result, it is time consuming and expensive. We present a cleanroom-free method to generate and locally (3D) print nanoparticles inside microfluidic structures using a prototype nanoparticle printer. Films of Pt or Ag nanoparticles were printed on a PDMS microfluidic device and used for two different applications: generation of pH gradients via bipolar electrochemistry, and localized sensing of chemicals via surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). The results show the versatility of the approach, allowing the integration of metal nanoparticles in specific regions of microfluidic devices for various applications.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
Subtitle of host publication10-14 October 2021, Palm Springs, CA, USA
Pages1381-1382
Publication statusPublished - 11 Oct 2021
Event25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, µTAS 2021 - Palm Springs, United States
Duration: 10 Oct 202114 Oct 2021
Conference number: 25
https://microtas2021.org/

Conference

Conference25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, µTAS 2021
Abbreviated titleMicroTAS 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPalm Springs
Period10/10/2114/10/21
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