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Microfluidics in Focus: The Power of Structured Functionalization

Written by Alexis Tzannis | 02/09/2025

The field of microfluidics has revolutionized liquid handling on the microscale, enabling cost-effective, portable devices. In the final part of our four-part series, discover how to select and optimize structured surface functionalization methods. 

 

This article covers:

  • Core methods such as silanization, PEGylation, and click chemistry

  • Advanced patterning techniques including lithography, CVD, and aerosol jet printing

  • How structured surfaces enable multiplex analyte detection with high sensitivity and throughput

  • Key challenges like material compatibility, non-specific binding, and scalability — and practical solutions to address them

  • Case studies showing how these technologies are shaping diagnostics and organ-on-chip platforms

 

It’s a comprehensive guide full of insights and real-world examples that point to the future of microfluidics.

 

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