Shrinky-Dink microfluidics: 3D polystyrene chips.
We present a novel approach for the ultra-rapid direct patterning of complex three-dimensional, stacked polystyrene (PS) microfluidic chips. By leveraging the inherent shrinkage properties of biaxially pre-stressed thermoplastic sheets, microfluidic channels become thinner and deeper upon heating. Design conception to fully functional chips can thus be completed within minutes.
Chen
Chi-Shuo
CS
School of Engineering, University of California, Merced, USA.
Breslauer
David N
DN
Luna
Jesus I
JI
Grimes
Anthony
A
Chin
Wei-Chun
WC
Lee
Luke P
LP
Khine
Michelle
M
D006358:Hot Temperature; D008422:Materials Testing; D046210:Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D011137:Polystyrenes / Q000737:chemistry*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
D011137:Polystyrenes