Next generation optofluidic fabrication for sub-100 micron particles

Kevin S. Paulsen, Yanxiang Deng, Aram J. Chung

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Abstract

We present a novel fabrication method to create 3D-shaped microparticles using multiscale channels with on-the-fly pillars. Previously, we presented a scheme called optofluidic fabrication that utilized inertial flow shaping and UV polymerization to create millimeter-scale particles with 3D geometries [1, 2]. This approach, however, was limited since it could not easily create smaller particles at the micrometer-scale, and particle shapes could not be significantly changed without preparing new channel molds. Here, we introduce a channel fabrication method that creates custom pillars on-the-fly for inertial flow shaping and allows for creating 3D-shaped particles with overall sizes below 100 µm [3].

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication22nd International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2018
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages232-235
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781510897571
Publication statusPublished - 2018 Jan 1
Event22nd International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2018 - Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: 2018 Nov 112018 Nov 15

Publication series

Name22nd International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2018
Volume1

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2018
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityKaohsiung
Period18/11/1118/11/15

Keywords

  • 3D Particles
  • Inertial Microfluidics
  • Optofluidic Fabrication
  • Particle Fabrication

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Bioengineering
  • Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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