研究目的
To report the design, fabrication, and characterization of arrays of miniaturized, internally fed, polymer electrospray emitters fabricated with stereolithography, aiming for a significant reduction in fabrication cost, time, and infrastructure compared to silicon MEMS multiplexed electrospray sources.
研究成果
The study successfully demonstrated the fabrication of polymer electrospray emitter arrays with stereolithography, achieving significant reductions in cost and time. The devices showed uniform operation and potential for applications in low-temperature maskless micro/nanomanufacturing, water desalination, and mass spectrometry.
研究不足
The resolution of the 3-D printer limits the minimum feature size of the emitters, and the polymer material may not withstand harsh conditions as well as silicon.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection
The study utilized stereolithography for the additive manufacturing of polymer electrospray emitters, optimizing the fabrication process to achieve miniaturized features.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources
Arrays of electrospray emitters with varying sizes and densities were fabricated and characterized.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials
Asiga Pico Plus 27 SLA 3-D printer, PlasCLEAR photosensitive polymer, Rhodamine B, bovine serum albumin, and StabilGuard Choice microarray stabilizer.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow
Devices were printed, cleaned in isopropyl alcohol, dried, and UV cured. Characterization involved electrical testing and flow rate measurements.
5:Data Analysis Methods
Current and flow rate measurements were analyzed to assess uniform emitter operation.
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