Issue 21, 2013

Stimuli-responsive hydrogel patterns for smart microfluidics and microarrays

Abstract

In this review, we highlight the properties, functions and applications of stimuli-responsive hydrogel patterns in bioanalytical applications. Stimuli-responsive hydrogel patterns can be realized by well-established micro- and nanofabrication technologies such as photolithography and micromolding, and are currently adopted as active components for manipulation of flow and biosamples in microchannel and microarray systems. We overview the properties of stimuli-responsive hydrogel materials and their fabrication methods along with some representative examples in microfluidics and microarrays.

Graphical abstract: Stimuli-responsive hydrogel patterns for smart microfluidics and microarrays

Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
04 Jun 2013
Accepted
15 Aug 2013
First published
16 Aug 2013

Analyst, 2013,138, 6230-6242

Stimuli-responsive hydrogel patterns for smart microfluidics and microarrays

D. H. Kang, S. M. Kim, B. Lee, H. Yoon and K. Suh, Analyst, 2013, 138, 6230 DOI: 10.1039/C3AN01119D

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