Laser processing for bio-microfluidics applications (part I)

This paper reviews applications of laser-based techniques to the fabrication of microfluidic devices for biochips and addresses some of the challenges associated with the manufacture of these devices. Special emphasis is placed on the use of lasers for the rapid prototyping and production of biochip...

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Published in:Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry 2006-08, Vol.385 (8), p.1351-1361
Main Author: Khan Malek, Chantal G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bio-MEMS
Biochips
Engineering Sciences
Fabrication
Laser
Laser ablation
Laser applications
Laser processing
Lasers
Micro and nanotechnologies
Microchannels
Microelectronics
Microfluidic Analytical Techniques
Microfluidics
Microfluidics - methods
Micromachining
Other
Polymers
Rapid prototyping
Surface treatment
Ultraviolet lasers
μTAS
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Summary:This paper reviews applications of laser-based techniques to the fabrication of microfluidic devices for biochips and addresses some of the challenges associated with the manufacture of these devices. Special emphasis is placed on the use of lasers for the rapid prototyping and production of biochips in particular for applications in which silicon is not the preferred material base. Part I of this review addresses applications and devices using UV lasers for laser ablation and surface treatment of microchannels, in particular in polymers.
ISSN:1618-2642
1618-2650
DOI:10.1007/s00216-006-0514-2