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Increasing the functionalities of 3D printed microchemical devices by single material, multimaterial, and print-pause-print 3D printing
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 00:01 authored by Li, F, Macdonald, NP, Rosanne Guijt, Michael BreadmoreMichael Breadmore3D printing has emerged as a valuable approach for the fabrication of fluidic devices and may replace soft-lithography as the method of choice for rapid prototyping. The potential of this disruptive technology is much greater than this-it allows for functional integration in a single, highly automated manufacturing step in a cost and time effective manner. Integration of functionality with a 3D printer can be done through spatial configuration of a single material, inserting pre-made components mid-print in a print-pause-print approach, and/or through the precise spatial deposition of different materials with a multimaterial printer. This review provides an overview on the ways in which 3D printing has been exploited to create and use fluidic devices with different functionality, which provides a basis for critical reflection on the current deficiencies and future opportunities for integration by 3D printing.
Funding
Australian Research Council
History
Publication title
Lab on a ChipVolume
19Pagination
35-49ISSN
1473-0197Department/School
School of Natural SciencesRepository Status
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