Monolithically 3D-Printed Microfluidics with Embedded µTesla Pump.

ABSTRACT: Microfluidics has earned a reputation for providing numerous transformative but disconnected devices and techniques. Active research seeks to address this challenge by integrating microfluidic components, including embedded miniature pumps. However, a significant portion of existing microfluidic integration relies on the time-consuming manual fabrication that introduces device variations. We put forward a framework for solving this disconnect by combining new pumping mechanics and 3D printing to demonstrate several novel, integrated and wirelessly driven microfluidics. First, we characterized the simplicity and performance of printed microfluidics with a minimum feature size of 100 µm. Next, we integrated a microtesla (µTesla) pump to provide non-pulsatile flow with reduced shear stress on

SUBMITTER: Duan K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9965163 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature