Issue 4, 2012

Rapid prototyping of three-dimensional microfluidic mixers in glass by femtosecond laser direct writing

Abstract

The creation of complex three-dimensional (3D) microfluidic systems has attracted significant attention from both scientific and applied research communities. However, it is still a formidable challenge to build 3D microfluidic structures with arbitrary configurations using conventional planar lithographic fabrication methods. Here, we demonstrate rapid fabrication of high-aspect-ratio microfluidic channels with various 3D configurations in glass substrates by femtosecond laser direct writing. Based on this approach, we demonstrate a 3D passive microfluidic mixer and characterize its functionalities. This technology will enable rapid construction of complex 3D microfluidic devices for a wide array of lab-on-a-chip applications.

Graphical abstract: Rapid prototyping of three-dimensional microfluidic mixers in glass by femtosecond laser direct writing

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
20 Oct 2011
Accepted
07 Dec 2011
First published
09 Jan 2012

Lab Chip, 2012,12, 746-749

Rapid prototyping of three-dimensional microfluidic mixers in glass by femtosecond laser direct writing

Y. Liao, J. Song, E. Li, Y. Luo, Y. Shen, D. Chen, Y. Cheng, Z. Xu, K. Sugioka and K. Midorikawa, Lab Chip, 2012, 12, 746 DOI: 10.1039/C2LC21015K

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