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Rapid Fabrication of Custom Microfluidic Devices for Research and Educational Applications

Rapid Fabrication of Custom Microfluidic Devices for Research and Educational Applications

DOI:
10.3791/60307-v

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05:33 min

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November 20, 2019

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1Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering,University of Notre Dame, 2Bioengineering Graduate Program,University of Notre Dame, 3Biology Department,St. John Fisher College

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  • 00:05Title
  • 00:32Polyethylene Terephthalate Laminate (PETL) Device Design
  • 02:05Cutting and Alignment
  • 03:25Lamination, Inlet/Outlet Ports, and Testing
  • 04:12Results: Representative PETL Device Uses
  • 04:52Conclusion

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Here we present a protocol to design and fabricate custom microfluidic devices with minimal financial and time investment. The aim is to facilitate the adoption of microfluidic technologies in biomedical research laboratories and educational settings.

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Keywords: Microfluidic DevicesRapid FabricationCustom MicrofluidicsInexpensive MicrofluidicsIn-house Microfluidic ProductionMicrofluidic Device DesignCraft Cutter SoftwarePET-EVA FilmDouble-sided TapeResearch ApplicationsEducational Applications

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