High-throughput fabrication of functional polystyrene beads by microfluidic device
This research focuses on the innovative use of microfluidics combined with photolithography to design and fabricate advanced microfluidic devices for the production of uniformly-sized polystyrene (PS) beads and microwell arrays. Leveraging the unique properties of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and pr...
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| Format: | Thesis-Master by Coursework |
| Language: | English |
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Nanyang Technological University
2024
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/178364 |
| Summary: | This research focuses on the innovative use of microfluidics combined with photolithography to design and fabricate advanced microfluidic devices for the
production of uniformly-sized polystyrene (PS) beads and microwell arrays. Leveraging the unique properties of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and precision patterning
techniques, we developed devices capable of generating PS beads with exceptional size uniformity. These spheres exhibit potential for various sensing applications due to their consistent dimensions and surface properties. The study evaluates the effectiveness of PDMS and photolithography in device fabrication, exploring the application of uniformly-sized PS beads in sensing technologies and assessing their functionalization
for enhanced performance. Our findings demonstrate the capability of microfluidic approaches to significantly advance the field of sensing, offering a scalable and efficient method for producing PS spheres with tailored characteristics for specific applications. |
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