PDMS

Abstract(#br)This study presents a polymer-based carbon-nanotube (CNT) sensing polymer with reversible signal tracking capabilities. The sensing polymer was prepared by dispersing multi-walled CNTs (MWCNTs) and silver nanoparticles into the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) polymer matrix. Before curing the PDMS prepolymer, MWCNTs were aligned in the prepolymer, using the dielectrophoresis (DEP) technique. Under an external force, the polymer increased and retained resistivity, which could be recovered to its original value by repeating DEP.

Abstract(#br)DNA extraction automation is a major concern in molecular diagnostic where processing of numerous and daily samples of blood represent a labor-intensive task and are difficult to automate. With the rapid growth in the area of DNA diagnostics, there is an URGENT need for the development of a micro total analysis system which can do all the three main steps involved during nucleic acid-based diagnostics: sample preparation, extraction of the DNA, detection and quantification on one SINGLE chip.

Abstract(#br)The hydrophobic characteristics of PDMS and non-specific protein adsorption are major drawbacks for its application in biosensing. Here we have combined surface oxidation by plasma and chemical binding of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to obtain long-term stability of hydrophilic PDMS surfaces. Mercaptopropyltrimethoxisilane and aminopropyltrimethoxisilane were used as adhesives between the plasma-oxidized PDMS surface and the PVA, immobilized at room temperature.

Abstract(#br)In this work, a column-like nano/micro-scale topography surface has been prepared via trichloro(octyl)silane (TCOS) vapor deposition on the air plasma oxidized polydimethylsiloxane (PDMSOx) surface. TCOS was mixed into n-heptyl alcohol and dimethyl-silicone oil to form a series of mixture. TCOS could anchor to the PDMSOx surface to form column-like nano/micro-scale topography while n-heptyl alcohol and TCOS volatilized to the PDMSOx surface in the subsequent vapor phase process.

Abstract(#br)Three-dimensional (3-D) structures are used in many applications, including the fabrication of opto-electronic and bio-MEMS devices. Among the various fabrication techniques available for 3-D structures, nano imprint lithography (NIL) is preferred for producing nanoscale 3-D patterns because of its simplicity, relatively short processing time, and high manufacturing precision. For efficient replication in NIL, a precise 3-D stamp must be used as an imprinting tool. Hence, we attempted the fabrication of original 3-D master molds by low-voltage electron beam lithography (EBL).

Abstract(#br)This article reports on the fabrication of a disposable bio-nano-chip (BNC), a microfluidic device composed of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and thiolene-based optical epoxy which is both cost-effective and suitable for high performance immunoassays.

Abstract(#br)After isolation from a living organism, primary hepatocytes markedly change their morphology and lose specific functions. This study aimed to utilize a simple solution-phase surface modification method to fabricate a galactosylated polydimethylsiloxane (GAL-PDMS) substratum. Using both Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis, we demonstrated that the surface of PDMS was galactosylated.

Abstract(#br)Herein, we report a facile and low cost method for the fabrication of superhydrophobic surface via spin coating the mixture of polydimethylsiloxane precursor (PDMS) and silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ) nanoparticles. The surface hydrophobicity can be well tuned by adjusting the weight percent of PDMS and SiO 2 .

Abstract(#br)Investigations on surface properties of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) are justified by its large application ranges especially as coating polymer in fluidic devices. At a micrometer scale, the liquid dynamics is strongly modified by interactions with a solid surface. A crucial parameter for this process is microchannel wettability that can be tuned by acting on surface chemistry and topography. In literature, a number of multi-step, time and cost consuming chemical and physical procedures are reported.

Abstract(#br)Superhydrophobic and oleophobic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)–silica nanocomposite double layer coating was fabricated by applying a thin layer of low surface energy fluoroalkyl silane (FAS) as topcoat. The coatings exhibited WCA of 158–160° and stable oleophobic property with oil CA of 79°. The surface morphology was characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and surface chemical composition was determined by energy dispersive X-ray spectrometery (EDX) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).