Progress in patterned wax stamp for prototyping of paper-based microfluidic analytical devices via injection molding

TL;DR

This paper presents a novel hybrid injection molding and embossing technique for creating paper-based microfluidic devices with wax stamps, enabling efficient prototyping of analytical devices.

Contribution

It introduces a new method combining injection molding and embossing for fabricating wax stamps on paper-based microfluidic devices.

Findings

Successful development of 2D paper-based analytical devices

Effective wax stamping via hybrid injection molding and embossing

Potential for rapid prototyping of microfluidic devices

Abstract

In this study, we successfully developed two-dimensional paper-based analytical devices using a hybrid technique of injection molding and embossing. This innovative approach involves passive or active delivery of molten wax onto a glass substrate through a sealed chip, facilitating wax stamp creation.