title: Shrinky-Dink microfluidics: 3D polystyrene chips.
abstract: 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.
authors: School of Engineering, University of California, Merced, USA.
authors: Chi-Shuo
authors: CS
authors: Chen
authors: David N
authors: DN
authors: Breslauer
authors: Jesus I
authors: JI
authors: Luna
authors: Anthony
authors: A
authors: Grimes
authors: Wei-Chun
authors: WC
authors: Chin
authors: Luke P
authors: LP
authors: Lee
authors: Michelle
authors: M
authors: Khine
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D011137:Polystyrenes