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¹Chemistry Department, Colorado State University , Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1872, United States.

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Published on: June 3, 2015

Area of Science:

Microfluidics
Spectroscopy
Materials Science

Background:

Polydimethyl-siloxane (PDMS) is a versatile material for microfluidic device fabrication.
Vibrational spectroscopy offers rich chemical information but integration with microfluidics presents challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an innovative fabrication method integrating PDMS microfluidics with vibrational spectroscopy.
To characterize the optical properties of PDMS microfluidic devices in the mid-infrared spectrum.
To demonstrate the utility of this combined approach for analyzing microfluidic phenomena.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of PDMS microfluidic devices with controlled thicknesses (25-400 μm).
Characterization of device optical properties in the mid-infrared (mid-IR) range.
Application of IR imaging to analyze fluid dynamics in gradient generators and flow-focusing devices.

Main Results:

Successful integration of PDMS microfluidic technology with vibrational spectroscopy.
Detailed reporting of the optical characteristics of the fabricated microfluidic devices in the mid-IR.
Demonstration of effective IR imaging for analyzing complex flows within microfluidic devices.

Conclusions:

The presented fabrication method offers a powerful tool for combining microfluidics and vibrational spectroscopy.
This integrated approach provides new capabilities for in-situ analysis of microfluidic systems.
The technique has broad applicability in scientific research requiring precise control and analysis of microscale phenomena.