3D-Printed Polymer and Ceramic Microfluidic Devices for Bacteria Detection and Microreactor Applications

Abstract

In this thesis, various types of microfluidic devices are fabricated by using 3D printing technique, and their applications in pathogenic bacteria and in microreactor are explored. With a wide range of advantages that 3D printing technology can provide, microfluidic system can be enhanced for expanded applications in biology, physics, and chemistry. This thesis consists of six chapters. Chapter 1 describes the general background of 3D printing technology and microfluidic devices. Chapter 2 through Chapter 5 are research works for investigation of feasibility of 3D printing technology into microfluidics system and demonstrations of exemplary applications such as bacteria detection, size-based particle separation, and chemical reaction.