Toolkit for integrating millimeter-sized microfluidic biomedical devices with multiple membranes and electrodes.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, microfluidic systems have evolved to incorporate increasingly complex multi-layer and multi-material structures. While conventional 2-dimensional microfluidic systems are typically fabricated with lithographic techniques, the increase in system complexity necessitates a more versatile set of fabrication techniques. Similarly, although 3D printing can easily produce intricate microfluidic geometries, integrating multiple membranes and electrode components remains challenging. This study proposes a toolkit for fabricating free-standing 3-dimensional microfluidic systems for biomedical devices, incorporating flow channels, electrodes, and membranes. The fabrication techniques include molding separation using 3D printed molds, laser-based processing, and component assembly, ea

SUBMITTER: Tao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11865549 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature