PDMS microfluidics: A mini review

ABSTRACT Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is hailed as one of the foundational materials for microfluidics. Though a silicone‐based elastomer of many desirable properties, the emergence of microfluidic fabrication techniques, especially soft lithography, has elevated its status to an exceptional one. In...

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Published in:Journal of applied polymer science 2020-07, Vol.137 (27), p.n/a
Main Authors: Raj M, Kiran, Chakraborty, Suman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biomaterials
Elastomers
manufacturing
Materials science
Microfluidics
Polydimethylsiloxane
Polymers
Silicone resins
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Summary:ABSTRACT Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is hailed as one of the foundational materials for microfluidics. Though a silicone‐based elastomer of many desirable properties, the emergence of microfluidic fabrication techniques, especially soft lithography, has elevated its status to an exceptional one. In this mini review, we look at the salient aspects that make PDMS so special in achieving such a coveted status in the microfluidics community. A methodical approach is followed to touch upon the application of PDMS in various aspects of microfluidics with the advantages, limitations, and some future directions. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020, 137, 48958.
ISSN:0021-8995
1097-4628
DOI:10.1002/app.48958