研究目的
Investigating the selective infiltration and storage of picoliter volumes of liquids into sealed SU-8 microwells to suppress evaporation and enable multiple infiltrations for analytical research and medical diagnostics.
研究成果
The study successfully demonstrates the selective infiltration and storage of picoliter volumes of liquids in sealed SU-8 microwells, with significant suppression of evaporation achieved by adjusting the PDMS mixing ratio. The method allows for multiple infiltrations of the same microwell, making it suitable for applications requiring multiple analytes. Future research will focus on scaling the fabrication process and exploring alternative materials to further enhance storage times.
研究不足
The study is limited by the presence of trapped air bubbles during infiltration, which affects the uniformity of liquid filling. The evaporation suppression is also influenced by environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity, which were not extensively studied. Future work aims to address these limitations by avoiding air bubbles and investigating alternative materials for the PDMS layer.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employs photolithography and a polymer onto polymer lamination method to fabricate sealed SU-8 microwells. A glass capillary is used to punch through the SU-8/PDMS cover and infiltrate liquids. The influence of PDMS mixing ratios on evaporation suppression is studied.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Arrays of SU-8 microwells with a diameter of 100 μm and a height of 40 μm are fabricated. DI water and IPA are used as infiltrated liquids to study evaporation behavior.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
SU-8 photoresist, PDMS, glass pipette (Femtotip II, Eppendorf AG), pressure supply (FemtoJet 4i, Eppendorf AG), piezoelectric translation stages (Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG), microscope (LEXT OLS4000, Olympus Deutschland GmbH).
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Microwells are fabricated, sealed with SU-8/PDMS, and infiltrated with liquids using a glass pipette. The evaporation of liquids is monitored over time under controlled environmental conditions.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The evaporation rates of DI water and IPA are monitored and compared across different PDMS mixing ratios. The storage times until complete evaporation are recorded and analyzed.
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