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Simple additive-based modifications of PDMS for long-term hydrophilic stability.

Eunyoung Park¹, Seungjin Kang¹, Ung Hyun Ko¹

¹Orange Biomed Co., Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea. unghyeon.ko@orangebiomed.com.

|August 5, 2025

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Researchers developed a simple, one-step method to create hydrophilic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for microfluidics. This stable, hydrophilic PDMS material is ideal for long-term biomedical applications, ensuring reliable fluid flow.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Microfluidics
Surface Chemistry

Background:

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is a common material in microfluidics due to its favorable fabrication properties.
The inherent hydrophobicity of PDMS presents challenges for applications requiring controlled fluid behavior.
Modifying PDMS surface properties is crucial for expanding its utility in various scientific fields.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a facile, one-step method for fabricating hydrophilic PDMS.
To investigate the long-term stability and performance of the modified hydrophilic PDMS.
To compare the hydrophilization efficiency between different PDMS formulations.

Main Methods:

Incorporation of a PDMS-poly(ethylene glycol) block copolymer into commercial PDMS formulations (Sylgard 184 and KE-106).
Characterization of surface wettability using contact angle measurements.
Assessment of long-term hydrophilic property retention.
Analysis of hydrophobic compound release using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Main Results:

A one-step, mixing-based process successfully created hydrophilic PDMS without plasma treatment or chemical coating.
Hydrophilic properties were maintained for up to two months, enabling stable flow in microchannels as small as 3 μm.
KE-106 PDMS exhibited faster and more extensive hydrophilic transformation than Sylgard 184.
Differences in released hydrophobic compounds (D4, D5) correlated with varying hydrophilization efficiencies.

Conclusions:

Block copolymer incorporation offers an effective strategy for PDMS hydrophilization.
PDMS formulation significantly impacts the efficiency and stability of hydrophilic modification.
This method provides a robust platform for developing long-term hydrophilic PDMS microfluidic devices for biomedical applications.