Material science drives microfluidic advancements through the development of engineered materials, enhancing device functionality and integration. This field explores novel polymers and hydrogels responsive to environmental stimuli.

• Focus Areas: Polymers, composites, responsive hydrogels

• Application Potential: Targeted therapeutic delivery, adaptive biosensing

• Integration and Performance: Improved material performance for robust microfluidic systems

Imprinting materials for microfluidics are tailored to enhance functionality across diverse applications, prioritizing attributes like viscosity, elasticity, and refractoriness. These materials are designed for durability and include eco-friendly options.

• Key Properties: Viscosity, elasticity, scratch resistance

• Sustainability: Focus on recyclability and compostability

• Advanced Applications: Incorporation of bioinks, hydrogels, and stimuli-responsive materials for biomedical uses

Substrate materials in microfluidics are selected based on specific needs, emphasizing sustainability and performance. Innovations include biodegradable options and materials like COC for optical clarity.

• Material Diversity: Biodegradable thermoplastics, COC, glass

• Advantages: Optical clarity, chemical inertness, thermal stability

• Functional Enhancements: Nanoparticle-doped membranes for improved filtration and sensing