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Abstract(#br)We will describe the use of an alternative polymer which is suitable for use in microfluidic applications which require the use of harsh chemicals or aggressive solvents. Currently microfluidics systems are mainly manufactured in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) due to its ease of use, and the ability to produce monolithic microfluidic valves directly into the same material as the microfluidic chip.

Abstract(#br)Six new silicon-containing phenylacetylenes having short oligosiloxane substituents with different sizes and shapes have been synthesized. Homopolymerization of the monomers yielded the corresponding homopoly(substituted phenylacetylene)s with high molecular weights and good solubility. These comb-shaped homopolymers gave self-standing membranes whose P O 2 and P O 2 / P N 2 could be measured.