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Photodefinable and Conductive Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for Low-Cost Prototyping of Microfluidic Systems

Carroll, Andrew W.

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2009, MS, University of Cincinnati, Engineering : Electrical Engineering.
Recently, a novel photodefinable PDMS material (photoPDMS) was introduced as an alternative to traditional fabrication techniques for MEMS applications. The material offers a simple and low cost technique for rapid-prototyping of devices. This work describes improvements to the original process, including reduced sensitivity to curing time, the ability to resolve free-standing structures, and straighter sidewall angles. In addition, a new conductive photoPDMS material was developed and characterized. The use of a photopatternable polymer electrode offers advantages such as flexibility and the ability to bond with subsequent polymer layers. To demonstrate effectiveness of the conductive photoPDMS, an electroosmotic flow (EOF) device was designed and tested. This EOF device was fabricated entirely in photoPDMS materials and provides an excellent illustration of the promising advantages of the photoPDMS process for microfluidic applications.
Ian Papautsky, PhD (Committee Chair)
Joseph Nevin, PhD (Committee Member)
Jason Heikenfeld, PhD (Committee Member)

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  • Carroll, A. W. (2009). Photodefinable and Conductive Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for Low-Cost Prototyping of Microfluidic Systems [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1250719648

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Carroll, Andrew. Photodefinable and Conductive Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for Low-Cost Prototyping of Microfluidic Systems. 2009. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1250719648.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Carroll, Andrew. "Photodefinable and Conductive Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for Low-Cost Prototyping of Microfluidic Systems." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1250719648

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)