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Microfluidic Flow of the Dyed Aqueous Isopropyl Alcohol in a single SU-8 based Glass Microfluidic Device Fabricated inside the Cleanroom Laboratory
Abstract: A single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is fabricated by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique, using author’s own hands-on completely inside the cleanroom laboratory. Dyed aqueous isopropyl alcohol (90% dyed water, 10% isopropyl alcohol) is the prepared working liquid in this work. The surface-driven microfluidic flow of working liquid is recorded by a CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second. The …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Passive Capillary Flow of Aqueous Working Liquids in the PMMA Microfluidic Devices and SU-8 based Glass Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: Abstract: In this work, total 9 individual polymeric microfluidic devices are fabricated. The passive capillary flows of aqueous working liquids are studied in the fabricated polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic devices and SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices. All the microfluidic devices are fabricated inside the cleanroom laboratory. Dyed aqueous ethanol and dyed aqueous isopropyl alcohol (IPA) are the selected working liquids. CMOS camera is used to record each passive capillary flow in …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Experimental Demonstration on Microfluidic Capillary Flow of Red Dye in Photoresist based Glass Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: In this experimental work, a set of three individual SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique in leakage-free conditions. Commercially available red coloured food dye is used as the selected working liquid. The microfluidic leakage in other set of two leaky microfluidic devices is experimentally demonstrated. Microfluidic devices should be fabricated at leakage-free conditions to achieve exact fluid flow characteristics. The effect of …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Short Review on the Materials for Microfluidics with the Experiments to Record the Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Dyed Water in Fabricated Microfluidic Device for Bioengineering Applications
Abstract: In this review, dominant features of suitable materials for the fabrication of microfluidic devices are briefly mentioned. Surface modification techniques are useful to vary the flow-speed in microfluidic devices. Surface modification techniques are dependent on the choice of device materials. In this present paper, a single polymeric microfluidic device as sudden expansion microchannel is fabricated by author using maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. Also, the surface-driven …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Recording of the Surface-Driven Microfluidic Flow of Aqueous Working Liquids in PMMA Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: In this work, the pristine polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microchannel surfaces are modified by the air dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma processing, nitrogen plasma treatment, Undoped diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, and Si-doped DLC coating, to produce the PMMA microfluidic devices having inner walls of different surface wettability. Dyed water and dyed aqueous ethanol (90% dyed water, 10% ethanol) are the selected two aqueous working liquids. The video recording of each surface-driven microfluidic …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Polymeric Microfluidic Chips for Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostic Testing
Abstract: Polymeric microfluidic chips have emerged as promising platforms for rapid point-of-care (POC) diagnostic testing by integrating sample preparation, fluid manipulation, biochemical reactions, and signal detection within compact and potentially low-cost devices. Their compatibility with materials such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate (PC), and polymer–paper composites provide considerable flexibility in device design and manufacturing. Advances in soft lithography, injection moulding, hot embossing, laser …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Experimental Techniques to Fabricate the Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: The fluidic motion inside any microchannel is termed as the microfluidic flow. The subject of microfluidics is interdisciplinary in nature involving the principles of basic sciences and engineering. The microfluidic devices are fabricated by appropriate microfabrication techniques. Also, the inner surfaces of microfluidic devices are modified by choosing appropriate surface modification techniques depending on the device material. Also, the characterization techniques are required to determine the inner surface qualities of …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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A Study on Automatic Feedback Control by Image Processing for Mixing Solutions in a Microfluidic Device
Abstract: Precise and rapid mixing of chemical and biological reagents is a critical yet challenging aspect of microfluidic systems, often limited by laminar flow conditions and the need for manual or pre- programmed interventions. Existing mixing strategies frequently lack real-time adaptability and closed-loop control, hindering reproducibility and the execution of complex reaction protocols. This work presents an innovative automatic feedback control system utilizing the study on real- time image processing to …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Short Review on Maskless Lithography in Microfluidics
Abstract: Maskless lithography is a part of the overall microfabrication technique to fabricate the polymer based microfluidic devices. Polymer based microfluidic devices are fabricated using the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and SU-8 as two commonly used polymers. PMMA microfluidic devices are fabricated by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by the maskless lithography, and indirect bonding technique. Therefore, maskless lithography is proved …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–34 Read article
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Integrated Microfluidic Platform for Accelerated Catalytic Analysis: Enhancing Sensitivity and Efficiency
Abstract: In this study, we introduce a groundbreaking advancement in microfluidic technology tailored for catalytic and catalytic analysis. Our innovative microfluidic device integrates novel features aimed at augmenting sensitivity and accelerating analysis while ensuring reliability and user-friendliness. The hallmark of our device is the fusion of sample preparation and analysis functionalities within the microfluidic chip. By embedding sample preconcentration and purification modules, we achieve remarkable enhancements in sensitivity and detection limits. …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 51–27 Read article
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Optical Recording of Flow Phenomena in Photoresist based Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: AbstractIn this experimental work, a set of three individual SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique without having any microfluidic leakage. Dyed ethanol (10% ethanol, 90% red dye) is prepared and used as dyed working liquid. The microfluidic leakage is observed in other set of two leaky microfluidic devices due to improper indirect bonding technique. The effect of surface-to-volume ratio on surface-driven capillary …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Review on Theoretical Background, Fabrication Techniques, Methodologies and Applications of Microfluidic Devices and Nanofluidic Devices
Abstract: In recent past, microfluidics is an outstanding and inspiring research field due to the potential applications of microfluidic devices. Microfluidic laboratory-on-a-chip systems are successfully used in mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering due to low price and easy fabrication methods. The major fabrication methods of the microfluidic devices are imprinting, hot embossing, injection molding, soft lithography, laser photo ablation, X-ray lithography and sealing. Active capillary flow and passive capillary flow are …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 19–34 Read article
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Short Review on Microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip Systems for Future Applications in Space Technology
Abstract: The brief description on laboratory-on-a-chip systems for microfluidic applications is provided in this short review. The fabrication of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) based microfluidic device is briefly described by providing recorded snap-shot images of surface-driven capillary flow in PMMA microchannel bend. Microfluidic lab-on-a-chip systems are already useful in bioengineering and materials-science. A brief attempt has been made to establish the probable applications of microfluidic lab-on-a-chip systems in space technology. Concept theory is …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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How Microfluidics Are Used in Modern Science: Lab-on-A-Chip
Abstract: Microfluidics has changed modern research by making lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technologies that combine multiple lab functions into small, portable devices. These little platforms make it easier to correctly handle small amounts of fluid, which saves time, money, reagents, and automation. This article talks about microfluidics and how it helps LOC technology go forward in all areas of science. We look at important uses of biomedical diagnostics, drug development, environmental monitoring, and …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 35–48 Read article
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Optimisation of the Experimental Methods for the Fabrication of Polymer Microstructures and Polymer Microfluidic Devices for Bioengineering Applications
Abstract: In this research paper, total 2278 individual polymer microstructures have been fabricated, measured and analyzed. Also, in this research paper, total 216 individual polymer microfluidic devices have been fabricated by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography, direct bonding technique, and indirect bonding technique, to record and analyze the surface-driven (passive) capillary flow individually in each microfluidic device. Total three individual polymers as SU8, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), and polyimide have been used …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 8–26 Read article
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A Review on Drug Delivery Systems Using Microfluidics
Abstract: AbstractMicrofluidics is undoubtedly an influential technology that is currently revolutionizing the chemical and biological studies by replicating laboratory benchtop technology on a miniature chip-scale device. In the area of drug delivery science, microfluidics offers advantages, such as accurate dosage, ideal delivery, target-precise delivery, sustainable and controlled release, several dosing, and slight side effects. These helps bring significant assets to the drug delivery systems. Microfluidic technology has been increasingly used for …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Experimental Investigations on the Durability of PMMA Microfluidic Devices Fabricated by Hot Embossing Lithography with Plasma Processing for Bioengineering Applications
Abstract: In this research paper, total 1290 individual static contact angles of different working liquids have been measured and recorded on the flat polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) surfaces. Total 474 individual PMMA microfluidic devices have been fabricated by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique inside the cleanroom laboratory and mechanical engineering workshop to determine the durability of these microfluidic devices. Total nine individual working liquids have been used to …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Effect of Surface Free Energy on the Surface-Driven Capillary Flow in SU-8 based Glass Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: Surface-driven capillary flow of dyed water is recorded in the SU8 based glass microfluidic devices fabricated by the standard cleanroom processes. The effect of surface wettability on the surface-driven capillary flow is studied in the individual SU8 based microfluidic devices of glass bottom wall and polyimide bottom wall. The surface-driven capillary flow is faster on the glass bottom wall surface due to the higher polar component of solid surface free …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Fabrication of the SU-8 based Glass Microfluidic Devices to Record the Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Water
Abstract: Total 12 individual leakage-free SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. The surface-driven capillary flow of dyed water is successfully recorded inside these microfluidic devices. Total 12 individual audio video interleave files as ‘FileName.avi’ are recorded and analyzed in this research paper. This study may be useful for different microfluidic applications.
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Effect of PMMA Micropillars on the Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Dyed Aqueous Isopropyl Alcohol in PMMA Microfluidic Devices
Abstract: In this work, dyed aqueous isopropyl alcohol [60% isopropyl alcohol (IPA), 40% dyed water] is prepared as the working liquid. The effect of surface modification on the microfluidic flow of aqueous isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is studied in the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic devices. The effect of surface area to volume ratio on microfluidic flow of aqueous isopropyl alcohol is also studied. The effect of microfluidic friction on microfluidic flow of aqueous …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–47 Read article