Integrated Micro- and Nanofluidic Platforms
The large specific surface area of microfluidic systems enables faster mixing than batch methods due to the greater effect of molecular diffusion. The initial development focus is overcoming the technological challenge of seamlessly integrating micro- and nanofluidic elements into multifunctional platforms. Current systems suffer from poor scalability between the nano and micro levels, insufficient parallelization, and limited functional integration. Konkrete Entwicklungsbedarfe umfassen:
- Development of novel 3D microchannel networks with integrated nanopore systems for selective molecule separation
- Realization of adaptive fluid control through intelligent microvalves and pumps with femtoliter precision
- Integration of micromixers, microseparators, and microreactors into compact units
- Development of surface-functionalized microchannels for specific biomolecule interactions