3D-printed Microfluidic Devices: Fabrication, Advantages and Limitations-a Mini Review.
A mini-review with 79 references. In this review, the most recent trends in 3D-printed microfluidic devices are discussed. In addition, a focus is given to the fabrication aspects of these devices, with the supplemental information containing detailed instructions for designing a variety of structures including: a microfluidic channel, threads to accommodate commercial fluidic fittings, a flow splitter; a well plate, a mold for PDMS channel casting; and how to combine multiple designs into a single device. The advantages and limitations of 3D-printed microfluidic devices are thoroughly discussed, as are some future directions for the field.
Department of Chemistry, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
Chengpeng
C
Chen
Department of Chemistry, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
Benjamin T
BT
Mehl
Department of Chemistry, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
Akash S
AS
Munshi
Department of Chemistry, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
Alexandra D
AD
Townsend
Department of Chemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
Dana M
DM
Spence
Department of Chemistry, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
R Scott
RS
Martin