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Introduction of Microfluidic Materials

Microfluidics has properties that make it attractive as practical and feasible tools in biotechnology areas. The knowledge of several possibilities of materials is an important aspect for developing new microfluidic designs with proper applications. The characteristics and properties of the materials used are quite relevant aspects for the desired microfluidic platforms. Commercial microfluidic devices are primarily etched and/or molded from mechanically sturdy and chemically durable materials, such as glass, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and thermoplastics. Glass- and polymer-based microfluidics in biochemical analyses and related applications has made the spectacular success. Not far behind this, the investigation of microfluidic systems in other classes of materials has been rapidly growing.

Common Materials in Microfluidics

Materials other than PMDS are being used for microfluidic device design. Fig.1 Materials other than PMDS are being used for microfluidic device design. (Sackmann, 2014)

Strategies for forming microfluidic biomaterials and representative implementations. Fig.2 Strategies for forming microfluidic biomaterials and representative implementations. (Tien, 2021)

Services at Creative Biolabs

Different materials have different applications in microfluidic development and every material has its unique purpose. What is important is to choose appropriate materials corresponding to your final purpose in microfluidic development. Creative Biolabs has been focusing on microfluidics over years and is experienced in this field. We have established a comprehensive one-stop microfluidic solution platform and provide a variety of microfluidic-based services including but not limited to:

If you are interested in any one of our services or you have any questions about microfluidics, please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.

Reference

  1. Tien, J.; Dance, Y. W. Microfluidic biomaterials. Adv Healthc Mater. 2021, 10(4): e2001028.
  2. Sackmann, E. K.; et al. The present and future role of microfluidics in biomedical research. Nature. 2014, 507(7491): 181-9.

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