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Engineering the surface properties of microfluidic stickers.

Bertrand Levaché¹, Ammar Azioune, Maurice Bourrel

¹Laboratoire PMMH, ESPCI ParisTech, CNRS UMR 7636, Université Pierre et Marie Curie et Université Paris Diderot, 10, rue Vauquelin 75005, Paris, France. bertrand.levache@espci.fr

|August 3, 2012

Summary

We developed a simple method to control surface properties in thiolene-based microfluidic devices. This technique allows for stable, tunable wetting and adhesion, enabling diverse microfluidic applications.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Microfluidics
Surface Chemistry

Background:

Microfluidic devices require precise control over surface properties for optimal fluid handling.
Existing methods for modifying microchannel surfaces have limitations in terms of flexibility and stability.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a facile and effective one-step lithographic method for tailoring the wetting and adhesion properties of thiolene-based microfluidic devices.
To demonstrate the versatility and stability of the developed surface modification technique.

Main Methods:

A one-step lithographic scheme was employed to modify the surface chemistry of thiolene-based microfluidic channels.
Surface wettability was characterized using contact angle measurements for pure water.
Two complementary methods for achieving heterogeneous surface patterning were detailed.

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Main Results:

The method allows for in situ or ex situ modification of channel walls.
Wettability can be continuously varied, achieving contact angle contrasts from 0 to 90°.
Surface modifications demonstrated high stability upon aging and heating.

Conclusions:

The developed lithographic method offers a versatile and robust approach for surface patterning in microfluidic devices.
The tailored surface properties are suitable for applications including fluid guiding, emulsion production, and cell culture.