High Resolution Microfluidic Channel Fabrication via Additive Manufacturing

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Track Code	2021-LI-69399
Categories	Materials and Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering
Keywords	Additive Manufacturing fFuid Dynamics fluids Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Microfluidics
Public Abstract	Researchers at Purdue University have developed a method for using additive manufacturing to fabricate sub-100 μm microfluidic channels using cophase flow of an epoxy resin and a support liquid. By using a support liquid with low viscosity, the challenges associated with removing excess material from the channels are minimized, thus reducing cost and improving scalability. This technology has applications in biotechnology, drug discovery and delivery, and more throughout the life science space. Advantages - Sub-100 μm channel width - No removal of excess material required - Lower cost and improved scalability compared to current methods Applications - Biotechnology - Life sciences - Drug discovery/delivery Technology Validation: This technology has been validated through analysis of the concept.
People	Li, Tian (Project leader) Ardekani, Arezoo Motavalizadeh Wang, Yanbin
Intellectual Property	Application Date May 31, 2023 Type Utility Patent Country of Filing United States Patent Number (None) Issue Date (None) Application Date May 31, 2022 Type Provisional-Patent Country of Filing United States Patent Number (None) Issue Date (None) Application Date May 28, 2021 Type Provisional-Patent Country of Filing United States Patent Number (None) Issue Date (None)
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