Multilayer based lab-on-A-chip-systems for substance testing

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Contributors

  • Frank Sonntag - , Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (Author)
  • Stefan Grünzner - , Chair of Microsystems, Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (Author)
  • Florian Schmieder - , Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (Author)
  • Mathias Busek - , Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (Author)
  • Udo Klotzbach - , Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (Author)
  • Volker Franke - , Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (Author)

Abstract

An integrated technology chain for laser-microstructuring and bonding of polymer foils for fast, flexible and low-cost manufacturing of multilayer lab-on-A-chip devices especially for complex cell and tissue culture applications, which provides pulsatile fluid flow within physiological ranges at low media-to-cells ratio, was developed and established. Initially the microfluidic system is constructively divided into individual layers which are formed by separate foils or plates. Based on the functional boundary conditions and the necessary properties of each layer the corresponding foils and plates are chosen. In the third step the foils and plates are laser microstructured and functionalized from both sides. In the fourth and last manufacturing step the multiple plates and foils are joined using thermal diffusion bonding. Membranes for pneumatically driven valves and micropumps where bonded via chemical surface modification. Based on the established lab-on-A-chip platform for perfused cell-based assays, a multilayer microfluidic system with two parallel connected cell culture chambers was successfully implemented.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLaser-Based Micro- and Nanoprocessing IX
EditorsUdo Klotzbach, Kunihiko Washio, Craig B. Arnold
PublisherSPIE - The international society for optics and photonics, Bellingham
ISBN (electronic)9781628414417
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9351
ISSN0277-786X

Conference

TitleLaser-based Micro- and Nanoprocessing IX
Conference number9
Duration10 - 12 February 2015
CitySan Francisco
CountryUnited States of America

Keywords

Keywords

  • Bonding, Cell culture, Lab-on-A-chip, Laser, Micropump, Microstructuring, Microsystems, Perfusion