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January 26, 2026Lab on a Chip0 citationsOpen Access

Surface modification of 3D printed microfluidic device by photochemical grafting

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GYGuohao YangSSSeonghun ShinSCSeongsu Cho

Key Points

  • The research aims to improve the hydrophilicity of 3D printed microfluidic devices through surface modification techniques.
  • Utilized photochemical grafting for surface modification of 3D printed structures
  • Evaluated the hydrophilicity of modified surfaces
  • Compared modified surfaces to unmodified controls
  • Significant reduction in hydrophobicity observed after modification
  • Enhanced fluid flow properties in 3D printed microfluidic devices
  • Improved performance metrics in various applications

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has emerged as a promising method for fabricating microfluidic devices due to its rapid prototyping, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness. However, the intrinsic hydrophobicity of commercial photocurable resins limits...

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Yang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69770353722626c4468e855ehttps://doi.org/10.1039/d5lc00994d
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