Can 3D Printing Bring Droplet Microfluidics to Every Lab?-A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, additive manufacturing has steadily gained attention in both research and industry. Applications range from prototyping to small-scale production, with 3D printing offering reduced logistics overheads, better design flexibility and ease of use compared with traditional fabrication methods. In addition, printer and material costs have also decreased rapidly. These advantages make 3D printing attractive for application in microfluidic chip fabrication. However, 3D printing microfluidics is still a new area. Is the technology mature enough to print complex microchannel geometries, such as droplet microfluidics? Can 3D-printed droplet microfluidic chips be used in biological or chemical applications? Is 3D printing mature enough to be used in every research lab? These are the

SUBMITTER: Gyimah N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8004812 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature