Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/PDMS Microfluidic: Difference between revisions
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Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), also known as silicone, has become a fundamental material for fabricating microfluidic devices with applications in health, chemistry, biomedical sciences and more. | Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), also known as silicone, has become a fundamental material for fabricating microfluidic devices with applications in health, chemistry, biomedical sciences and more. | ||
DTU Nanolab has a dedicated laboratory for the processing of PDMS and fabrication of microfluidics located in building 347. The PDMS Lab is part of the PolyFabLab and has been equipped with brand-new instruments funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, alongside selected equipment and processes from previous facilities. | DTU Nanolab has a dedicated laboratory for the processing of PDMS and fabrication of microfluidics located in building 347. The PDMS Lab is part of the PolyFabLab and has been equipped with brand-new instruments funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, alongside selected equipment and processes from previous facilities. | ||
The laboratory has 4 different areas: | |||
1. Non-cured PDMS: All mixtures of PDMS resin and curing agent are prepared on this area. Cellophan film is provided and must be placed on the table ALWAYS when working with uncured PDMS. | |||
2. Cured PDMS: Only cured PDMS can be handled in this area. | |||
3. Fume hood: safe area for handling volatile chemicals that are hazardous for human and environment health. The spin-coating machine and the hazardous waste are also located in this area. | |||
4. Plasma machine: equipment to condition the surfaces for bonding of parts in microfluidic devices | |||
5. Storage area: to store chemicals, samples, sample holders, tools, and materials | |||
6. Personal protective equipment and emergency shower equipment: googles, lab coats, [https://www.inside.dtu.dk/en/work-environment/physical-work-environment/laboratorier-og-vaerksteder/oejenskylleflasker-og-noedbrusere emergency shower and eyewasher] are provided for the safety of lab users | |||
==Material requirements== | ==Material requirements== | ||