ReviewBiomicrofluidics2023
A review on inertial microfluidic fabrication methods.
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- 3D-Printed Closed-Channel Spiral Inertial Microfluidic Device for Size-Based Particle Separation.Micromachines · 2026Article
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- Advancing the Applications of 3D Printed Microfluidics: Utilizing Quantum Dots to Measure Internal Temperature.International journal of heat and mass transfer · 2025Article
- Microfluidic systems in testicular in vitro culture: a powerful model tool for spermatogenesis and reprotoxicity studies.Asian journal of andrology · 2025Review
- Microfluidic Systems to Mimic the Blood-Brain Barrier: from Market to Engineering Challenges and Perspectives.ACS biomaterials science & engineering · 2025Review
- A Review on Optical Biosensors for Monitoring of Uric Acid and Blood Glucose Using Portable POCT Devices: Status, Challenges, and Future Horizons.Biosensors · 2025Review
- Process Study on 3D Printing of Polymethyl Methacrylate Microfluidic Chips for Chemical Engineering.Micromachines · 2025Article
- Recent Advances in Polymer Science and Fabrication Processes for Enhanced Microfluidic Applications: An Overview.Micromachines · 2024Review
- Lab-on-Chip Systems for Cell Sorting: Main Features and Advantages of Inertial Focusing in Spiral Microchannels.Micromachines · 2024Review
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Abstract
In recent decades, there has been significant interest in inertial microfluidics due to its high throughput, ease of fabrication, and no need for external forces. The focusing efficiency of inertial microfluidic systems relies entirely on the geometrical features of microchannels because hydrodynamic forces (inertial lift forces and Dean drag forces) are the main driving forces in inertial microfluidic devices. In the past few years, novel microchannel structures have been propounded to improve particle manipulation efficiency. However, the fabrication of these unconventional structures has remained a serious challenge. Although researchers have pushed forward the frontiers of microfabrication technologies, the fabrication techniques employed for inertial microfluidics have not been discussed comprehensively. This review introduces the microfabrication approaches used for creating inertial microchannels, including photolithography, xurography, laser cutting, micromachining, microwire technique, etching, hot embossing, 3D printing, and injection molding. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods have also been discussed. Then, the techniques are reviewed regarding resolution, structures, cost, and materials. This review provides a thorough insight into the manufacturing methods of inertial microchannels, which could be helpful for future studies to improve the harvesting yield and resolution by choosing a proper fabrication technique.
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