Plasma free reversible and irreversible microfluidic bonding

Lab Chip. 2017 Jan 17;17(2):267-273. doi: 10.1039/c6lc01338d.

Abstract

We demonstrate a facile, plasma free process to fabricate both reversibly and irreversibly sealed microfluidic chips using a PDMS-based adhesive polymer mixture. This is a versatile method that is compatible with current PDMS microfluidics processes. It allows for easier fabrication of multilayer microfluidic devices and is compatible with micropatterning of proteins for cell culturing. When combined with our Shrinky-Dink microfluidic prototyping, complete microfluidic device fabrication can be performed without the need for any capital equipment, making microfluidics accessible to the classroom.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adhesives*
  • Dimethylpolysiloxanes*
  • Humans
  • Lab-On-A-Chip Devices*
  • Myocytes, Cardiac / cytology
  • Pressure

Substances

  • Adhesives
  • Dimethylpolysiloxanes
  • baysilon