Novel circular microchannels fabrication method for artery thrombosis investigation

Thanh Qua Nguyen, Sang Youp Lee, Woo Tae Park

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Abstract

This paper demonstrates the straightforward fabrication process of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) circular cross-section microfluidic channels by using air pressure to define the deformation of partially cured PDMS surface. Based on this technique, circular cross-section microchannel can be easily produced in a wide range of dimensions from 100 μm to 500 μm with simple bench top equipment. Using self-alignment and bonding with partially cured PDMS, this technique can eliminate air plasma activated bonding and tedious alignment processes. We successfully used the technique to fabricate multiple dimensions of circular microchannels to mimic the artery for investigating artery thrombosis phenomenon on a chip.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages352-354
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781538647820
DOIs
StatePublished - 24 Apr 2018
Event31st IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2018 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Duration: 21 Jan 201825 Jan 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
Volume2018-January
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference31st IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBelfast
Period21/01/1825/01/18

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