MicroChannel Surface Sterilization

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Plasma treatment of microfluidic surfaces can be used to improve microdevice functionality, to build devices through bonding processes, and to activate and sterilize surfaces. Future directions for this technology include improved modeling of techniques with respect to parameter and surface plasma interaction. The development of refined experimental methods, theoretical models, and experimental studies is required to have more control over plasma treatment within microchannels. 

In addition to adding surface functional groups, plasma can be used to remove organic contaminants and sterilize surfaces. In this process, plasma radicals break the covalent bonds and oxidize the surface contaminants, which are then cleared by the vacuum. Here, we will outline the basic methodology of gas plasma modification in microchannels, including theory, experimental methods, pertinent process parameters and characterization methods. Additionally, key research findings will be discussed. 

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