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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Optical Engineering
    • Microfluidics

    Background:

    • Microlens arrays (MLAs) are crucial optical components with diverse applications.
    • Existing fabrication methods can be complex and expensive.
    • There is a need for scalable and economical MLA manufacturing techniques.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel, economic manufacturing process for microlens arrays (MLAs).
    • To demonstrate the tunability of MLA dimensions and optical properties.
    • To evaluate the performance of fabricated MLAs for imaging and fluorescence enhancement.

    Main Methods:

    • Micromilling machining to create molds.
    • PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) casting for lens material.
    • Hybrid bonding of glass substrate and PDMS membrane.
    • Microfluidic chip integration for controlled deformation.
    • Fabrication of MLAs with diameters of 1000 μm, 500 μm, and 200 μm.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully manufactured MLAs with controlled diameters and adjustable sag height/curvature via hydraulic pressure.
    • Demonstrated uniform focal length across fabricated MLAs using an optical system.
    • Observed significant magnification of tiny objects and enhanced fluorescence signals from microchannels.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed process offers a cost-effective and versatile method for MLA fabrication.
    • Tunable optical properties and enhanced imaging capabilities make these MLAs suitable for advanced applications.
    • This microfluidic-based approach provides a scalable solution for producing high-performance MLAs.