Recent Advances in Polymer Science and Fabrication Processes for Enhanced Microfluidic Applications: An Overview

Micromachines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(9), P. 1137 - 1137

Published: Sept. 6, 2024

This review explores significant advancements in polymer science and fabrication processes that have enhanced the performance broadened application scope of microfluidic devices. Microfluidics, essential biotechnology, medicine, chemical engineering, relies on precise fluid manipulation micrometer-sized channels. Recent innovations materials, such as flexible, biocompatible, structurally robust polymers, been pivotal developing advanced systems. Techniques like replica molding, microcontact printing, solvent-assisted injection 3D printing are examined, highlighting their advantages recent developments. Additionally, discusses diverse applications polymer-based devices biomedical diagnostics, drug delivery, organ-on-chip models, environmental monitoring, industrial processes. paper also addresses future challenges, including enhancing resistance, achieving multifunctionality, ensuring biocompatibility, scaling up production. By overcoming these potential for widespread adoption impactful use technologies can be realized.

Language: Английский

Preface

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Published: Jan. 1, 2024

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Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский