Superhydrophilic Surfaces for Antifogging and Antifouling Microfluidic Devices
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2010
Department
Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
Abstract
Superhydrophilic surfaces are investigated for their potential to provide antifogging and antifouling properties for microfluidic devices. Two types of exemplary superhydrophilic surfaces are prepared, including polyester films treated by oxygen plasma and indium tin oxide-coated glasses treated by an electrochemical method. The superhydrophilicity of the treated surfaces presented herein is confirmed by their near-zero water contact angles. Their corresponding antifogging and antifouling capability is examined. The fluorescence microscopic study has confirmed the significantly reduced adhesion of the fluorescein and fluorescent proteins after the surfaces are treated to be superhydrophilic, indicating their potential for antifouling applications. The degradation of the superhydrophilicity under different humidity conditions is also investigated.
Publication Title
JALA: Journal of the Association for Laboratory Automation
Recommended Citation
Patel, P.,
Choi, C. K.,
&
Meng, D.
(2010).
Superhydrophilic Surfaces for Antifogging and Antifouling Microfluidic Devices.
JALA: Journal of the Association for Laboratory Automation,
15(2), 114-119.
http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jala.2009.10.012
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/michigantech-p/6600
Publisher's Statement
© 2010 The Association for Laboratory Automation.