New straightforward fabrication technique for the production of thin polymeric microfluidic deviceswith tunable porosity

J. De Jong, B. Ankoné, R. G.H. Lammertink, M. Wessling

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Abstract

We present a new generic replication technique for the production of microfluidic devices: Phase Separation Micro Molding (PSμM). This technique offers four advantages: a) cheap and simple; b) very broad range of applicable materials; c) possibility to make thin flexible chips and d) possibility to introduce and tune porosity in the chip. The combination of these advantages can be used for improvement of conventional microfluidics, but also for integration of unit operations and complete new applications. We will give a proof of principle by showing that a porous chip can be used as a gas-liquid contactor.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMicro Total Analysis Systems - Proceedings of MicroTAS 2005 Conference
Subtitle of host publication9th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
PublisherTransducer Research Foundation
Pages1221-1223
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)0974361119, 9780974361116
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2005
Event9th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, µTAS 2005 - Boston, United States
Duration: 9 Oct 200513 Oct 2005
Conference number: 9

Publication series

NameMicro Total Analysis Systems - Proceedings of MicroTAS 2005 Conference: 9th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
Volume1

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, µTAS 2005
Abbreviated titleMicroTAS
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period9/10/0513/10/05

Keywords

  • Microfabrication
  • Phase separation
  • Polymer technology
  • Porosity

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