Simple molding fabrication for poly acrylamide hydrogel

H. Shibata, Y. J. Heo, S. Takeuchi

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Abstract

We present a simple fabrication method based on nano-molding and capillary force lithography to achieve micro/nano structures of poly-acrylamide (PAAm) hydrogel. We fabricated various patterns, such as line and space (L&S), posts, and grid with 140-2,000 nm in width or diameter using nano-molding method. Also, we could fabricate fiber and mesh structures of 2 μm in width using capillary force lithography. The nano L&S structure allowed the cells to align along the line and have long and narrow shape. The hydrogel micromesh could trap cells inside of mesh. Therefore, the present hydrogel molding method provides easy, fast, and flexible micro/nano fabrication of PAAm hydrogel, indicating the potential to functional surface for chemical and biomedical applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE 24th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2011
Pages885-888
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event24th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2011 - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: 23 Jan 201127 Jan 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference24th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2011
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period23/01/1127/01/11

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