US Patent:
20120321536, Dec 20, 2012
Inventors:
Jozef L. Kokini - Mahomet IL, US
Gang Logan Liu - Champaign IL, US
Austin Hsiao - Urbana IL, US
Jarupat Luecha - Urbana IL, US
International Classification:
B01L 3/00
B32B 38/10
Abstract:
A microfluidic device comprising a biodegradable material comprises, according to one embodiment, a body including one or more channels extending therethrough for passage of a fluid, where the body includes a first preform and a second preform bonded to the first preform. The first preform comprises a biodegradable material derived from a plant and the second preform defines a wall of each of the channels. According to another embodiment, the microfluidic device comprises a body having one or more channels extending therethrough for passage of a fluid, where the body comprises a biodegradable material and is a monolithic body including no seams.