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Laser direct-write for fabrication of three-dimensional paper-based devices

Laser direct-write for fabrication of three-dimensional paper-based devices
Laser direct-write for fabrication of three-dimensional paper-based devices
We report the use of a laser-based direct-write (LDW) technique that allows the design and fabrication of three-dimensional (3D) structures within a paper substrate that enables implementation of multi-step analytical assays via a 3D protocol. The technique is based on laser-induced photo-polymerisation, and through adjustment of the laser writing parameters such as the laser power and scan speed we can control the depths of hydrophobic barriers that are formed within a substrate which, when carefully designed and integrated, produce 3D flow paths. So far, we have successfully used this depth-variable patterning protocol for stacking and sealing of multi-layer substrates, for assembly of backing layers for two-dimensional (2D) lateral flow devices and finally for fabrication of 3D devices. Since the 3D flow paths can also be formed via a single laser-writing process by controlling the patterning parameters, this is a distinct improvement over other methods that require multiple complicated and repetitive assembly procedures. This technique is therefore suitable for cheap, rapid and large-scale fabrication of 3D paper-based microfluidic devices.
1473-0197
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He, Peijun
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Katis, Ioannis
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Eason, Robert
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Sones, Collin
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He, Peijun
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Katis, Ioannis
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Eason, Robert
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Sones, Collin
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He, Peijun, Katis, Ioannis, Eason, Robert and Sones, Collin (2016) Laser direct-write for fabrication of three-dimensional paper-based devices. Lab on a Chip, 16, 3296-3303. (doi:10.1039/c6lc00789a).

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We report the use of a laser-based direct-write (LDW) technique that allows the design and fabrication of three-dimensional (3D) structures within a paper substrate that enables implementation of multi-step analytical assays via a 3D protocol. The technique is based on laser-induced photo-polymerisation, and through adjustment of the laser writing parameters such as the laser power and scan speed we can control the depths of hydrophobic barriers that are formed within a substrate which, when carefully designed and integrated, produce 3D flow paths. So far, we have successfully used this depth-variable patterning protocol for stacking and sealing of multi-layer substrates, for assembly of backing layers for two-dimensional (2D) lateral flow devices and finally for fabrication of 3D devices. Since the 3D flow paths can also be formed via a single laser-writing process by controlling the patterning parameters, this is a distinct improvement over other methods that require multiple complicated and repetitive assembly procedures. This technique is therefore suitable for cheap, rapid and large-scale fabrication of 3D paper-based microfluidic devices.

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Accepted/In Press date: 13 July 2016
e-pub ahead of print date: 13 July 2016
Published date: 21 July 2016
Organisations: Optoelectronics Research Centre

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Local EPrints ID: 400761
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/400761
ISSN: 1473-0197
PURE UUID: c7dc22f9-0fd2-4839-8fd9-133bc028af46
ORCID for Ioannis Katis: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-2016-557X
ORCID for Robert Eason: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0001-9704-2204

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Date deposited: 26 Sep 2016 10:40
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 05:55

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Author: Peijun He
Author: Ioannis Katis ORCID iD
Author: Robert Eason ORCID iD
Author: Collin Sones

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