Features of Vat-Photopolymerized Masters for Microfluidic Device Manufacturing.

ABSTRACT: The growing interest in advancing microfluidic devices for manipulating fluids within micrometer-scale channels has prompted a shift in manufacturing practices, moving from single-component production to medium-size batches. This transition arises due to the impracticality of lab-scale manufacturing methods in accommodating the increased demand. This experimental study focuses on the design of master benchmarks 1-5, taking into consideration critical parameters such as rib width, height, and the relative width-to-height ratio. Notably, benchmarks 4 and 5 featured ribs that were strategically connected to the inlet, outlet, and reaction chamber of the master, enhancing their utility for subsequent replica production. Vat photopolymerization was employed for the fabrication of benchmarks 1-5

SUBMITTER: Gatto ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10813418 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature