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3D printed microfluidic devices: Enablers and barriers
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-19, 02:21 authored by Waheed, S, Cabot, JM, Macdonald, NP, Trevor LewisTrevor Lewis, Rosanne Guijt, Brett PaullBrett Paull, Michael BreadmoreMichael Breadmore3D printing has the potential to significantly change the field of microfluidics. The ability to fabricate a complete microfluidic device in a single step from a computer model has obvious attractions, but it is the ability to create truly three dimensional structures that will provide new microfluidic capability that is challenging, if not impossible to make with existing approaches. This critical review covers the current state of 3D printing for microfluidics, focusing on the four most frequently used printing approaches: inkjet (i3DP), stereolithography (SLA), two photon polymerisation (2PP) and extrusion printing (focusing on fused deposition modeling). It discusses current achievements and limitations, and opportunities for advancement to reach 3D printing's full potential.
History
Publication title
Lab on a ChipVolume
16Issue
11Pagination
1993-2013ISSN
1473-0197Department/School
School of Natural SciencesPublisher
Royal Society of ChemistryPlace of publication
United KingdomRights statement
Copyright 2016 the author(s) Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 3.0)Repository Status
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