Cyclo olefin polymer-based solvent-free mass-productive microphysiological systems

Multi-Component Diffusion in Polymer-Solvent Systems

Lattice Boltzmann Simulation of Polymer-solvent Systems

Received (received date) Revised (revised date) We investigate a new method for simulating polymer-solvent systems which combines a lattice Boltzmann approach for the uid with a continuum molecular dynamics (MD) model for the polymer chain. The two parts are coupled by a friction force which is proportional to the diierence of the monomer velocity and the uid velocity at the monomer's position....

Engineering challenges in microphysiological systems

Modeling human physiology with the microphysiological systems In humans, tissues and organs are made of hierarchically assembled structures of mul­ tiple compositions to achieve biological func­ tions. The different tissues and organs are then organized in a specific order enabled by a circuitry of vascular network, further achieving physiological interactions. On the one hand, many of these co...

Novel, Solvent Free, Single Ion Conducting Polymer Electrolytes

This work represents the electrochemical and structural study of the dual modified composite LiBOB-based polymer electrolyte. This chelated borate anion has a unique tetrahedron structure wherein no hydrogen is present. The main advantage of the use of LiBOB salt is the high ionic conductivity at low-ambient temperatures and low solid-electrolyte interphase resistance. The conductivity of LiBOB...

Screening of sperm velocity by fluid mechanical characteristics of a cyclo-olefin polymer microfluidic sperm-sorting device.

The microfluidic sperm-sorting (MFSS) device is a promising advancement for assisted reproductive technology. Previously, poly(dimethylsiloxiane) and quartz MFSS devices were developed and used for intracytoplasmic sperm injection. However, these disposable devices were not clinically suitable for assisted reproduction, so a cyclo-olefin polymer MFSS (COP-MFSS) device was developed. By micromac...