Biopolymer optofluidic device and method of manufacturing the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10040834
APP PUB NO 20140349380A1
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14154134

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A method of manufacturing a biopolymer optofluidic device including providing a biopolymer, processing the biopolymer to yield a biopolymer matrix solution, providing a substrate, casting the biopolymer matrix solution on the substrate, embedding a channel mold in the biopolymer matrix solution, drying the biopolymer matrix solution to solidify biopolymer optofluidic device, and extracting the embedded channel mold to provide a fluidic channel in the solidified biopolymer optofluidic device. In accordance with another aspect, an optofluidic device is provided that is made of a biopolymer and that has a channel therein for conveying fluid.

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Cronin-Golomb, Mark Reading, US 18 782
Kaplan, David L Concord, US 264 9187
Lawrence, Brian New York, US 29 943
Omenetto, Fiorenzo Lexington, US 52 1603

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