Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1415616 | Carbon | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A new hydrogel composite was prepared by incorporating carbon nanotubes into agarose, and its mechanical, thermal, and structural characteristics were analyzed. A microfluidic unit element, a passive microfluidic valve, was fabricated from the hydrogel composite and embedded into a microfluidic device. The composite was found to exhibit satisfactory mechanical properties and a linear swelling feature for application as a passive valve in the microfluidic channel. The device operated successfully with different liquids.
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Authors
Young Seok Song,