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Yiqi Luo¹, Richard N Zare

¹Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305-5080, USA.

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This study introduces a method for creating 3D microfluidic devices using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). This technique enables complex, multi-layered channel structures for advanced applications.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Microfluidics
Biotechnology

Background:

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is a widely used material in microfluidics due to its biocompatibility and ease of fabrication.
Creating complex three-dimensional (3D) microfluidic architectures with integrated functionalities remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel procedure for fabricating layer-to-layer interconnections in PDMS microfluidic devices.
To enable the creation of complex 3D channel and valve structures with overlapping and underlapping pathways.

Main Methods:

Utilizing thin (approx. 50 microm) perforated PDMS membranes and thicker (0.1 cm or more) PDMS slabs.
Bonding these layers using thermally cured PDMS prepolymer to form 3D structures.
Demonstrating devices with up to two slabs and three membranes.

Main Results:

Successful fabrication of 3D microfluidic devices with integrated layer-to-layer interconnections.
Demonstrated ability to create complex channel and valve arrays that can pass over and under each other.
Presented functional 3D PDMS microfluidic devices for display and liquid dispensing applications.

Conclusions:

The described procedure offers a viable method for constructing sophisticated 3D microfluidic devices from PDMS.
This technique facilitates the development of advanced microfluidic systems with enhanced capabilities for various applications.
The presented approach supports the creation of multi-layered microfluidic networks for applications like liquid handling and displays.