On-Chip Chemical Synthesis Using One-Step 3D Printed Polyperfluoropolyether.

ABSTRACT: Three-dimensional (3D) printing has already shown its high relevance for the fabrication of microfluidic devices in terms of precision manufacturing cycles and a wider range of materials. 3D-printable transparent fluoropolymers are highly sought after due to their high chemical and thermal resistance. Here, we present a simple one-step fabrication process via stereolithography of perfluoropolyether dimethacrylate. We demonstrate successfully printed microfluidic mixers with 800 µm circular channels for chemistry-on-chip applications. The printed chips show chemical, mechanical, and thermal resistance up to 200 °C, as well as high optical transparency. Aqueous and organic reactions are presented to demonstrate the wide potential of perfluoropolyether dimethacrylate for chemical synthesis.

SUBMITTER: Goralczyk A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9322562 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature