Abstract
In this paper, we present a simple versatile printing-based method, referred to as Print-to-Print (P2P), to form multi-object micropatterns for potential biological applications, along with our recent efforts to deliver out-of-cleanroom microfabrication solutions to the general public. The P2P method employs only a commercially available solid-phase printer and reusable superhydrophobic films developed by us. The whole process does not involve any thermal or chemical treatment. Moreover, the non-contact nature of droplet transferring and printing steps can be highly advantageous for sensitive biological uses. Using the P2P process, a minimal feature resolution of 229μm has been successfully demonstrated. In addition, this approach has been applied to form biological micropatterning on various substrates as well as multi-object co-patterns on the commonly used surfaces. Finally, the reusability of superhydrophobic substrates has also been illustrated.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | 8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2013 |
Pages | 145-148 |
Number of pages | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2 2013 |
Event | 8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2013 - Suzhou, China Duration: Apr 7 2013 → Apr 10 2013 |
Other
Other | 8th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE NEMS 2013 |
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Country/Territory | China |
City | Suzhou |
Period | 4/7/13 → 4/10/13 |
Keywords
- bio-fabrication
- bio-patterning
- bio-printing
- microfabrication
- micropatterning
- rapid-prototyping
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)
- Biotechnology