Microfluidic channels fabricated from poly(vinylmethylsiloxane) networks that resist swelling by organic solvents.
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This paper describes the use of poly(vinylmethylsiloxane) (PVMS) networks for fabricating microfluidic channels that resist swelling in the presence of organic solvents, thus providing a versatile alternative to poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS). In particular, we demonstrate that in contrast to PDMS microchannels, the UV-treated PVMS structures exhibit high resistance to swelling by toluene.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Lab on a chip
دوره 13 22 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013