Microchannel Fabrication and Bio-Related Applications
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This report discusses the method for the fabrication of microchannels. Microchannel production is a two step process. First, soft photolithography methods are implemented to fabricate a reusable mold. The mold is then used to create the microchannel, which consists of polydimethylsiloxane, or PDMS, and glass. Bio-related applications are also discussed.
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