| Autor: |
Julia K. Hoskins, Min Zou |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Nanomanufacturing, Vol 4, Iss 3, Pp 120-137 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2673-687X |
| DOI: |
10.3390/nanomanufacturing4030009 |
| Popis: |
In this study, we investigate the potential of two-photon lithography (2PL) as a solution to the challenges encountered in conventional membrane fabrication techniques, aiming to fabricate tailor-made membranes with high-resolution submicron pore structures suitable for advanced applications. This approach led to the development of fabrication techniques and printed membranes that can be adapted to various lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices. Membranes were fabricated with pore diameters as small as 0.57 µm and porosities of 4.5%, as well as with larger pores of approximately 3.73 µm in diameter and very high porosities that reached up to 60%. Direct 3D printing of membranes offers a pathway for fabricating structures tailored to specific applications in microfluidics, enabling more efficient separation processes at miniature scales. This research represents a significant step towards bridging the gap between membrane technology and microfluidics, promising enhanced capabilities for a wide array of applications in biotechnology, chemical analysis, and beyond. |
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