A5072256092- Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis Applications
- Microfluidic and Bio-sensing Technologies
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Advanced MEMS and NEMS Technologies
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Nanofabrication and Lithography Techniques
- Advanced Biosensing Techniques and Applications
- Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
- Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies
- 3D IC and TSV technologies
- Energy Harvesting in Wireless Networks
- Electromagnetic Compatibility and Noise Suppression
- Electromagnetic wave absorption materials
- Wireless Power Transfer Systems
- Electrical and Thermal Properties of Materials
- Electromagnetic Compatibility and Measurements
- Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Electric Motor Design and Analysis
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Electromagnetic Simulation and Numerical Methods
- Innovative Energy Harvesting Technologies
- Magnetic Properties and Applications
Ikerlan
2008-2024
GAIKER Technology Centre
2016-2024
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
2022-2023
University of Nottingham
2023
Mondragon University
2008-2018
MicroLIQUID (Spain)
2015
This paper describes a novel fabrication method for the manufacture of three-dimensional (3D) interconnected microchannels. The is based on full wafer polymer bonding process, using SU-8 epoxy photoresist as structural material. technology development includes an improvement photolithography process in order to produce high uniformity films with good adhesive properties. Hence, 3D embedded microchannels are fabricated by low temperature photopatterned thick films. occurs at temperatures...
This paper presents the design, fabrication, packaging and first test results of SU-8-based microneedles for neural applications. By use photolithography, sputtering bonding techniques, polymer needles with integrated microchannels electrodes have been successfully fabricated. The photolithography patterning fluidic channel in needle allows design multiple outlet ports at tip, minimizing possibility being blocked by tissue. Furthermore, flexibility reduces risk fracture tissue damage once is...
This paper presents novel design, fabrication, packaging and the first in vitro neural activity recordings of SU-8-based microneedles. The polymer SU-8 was chosen because it provides excellent features for fabrication flexible thin probes. A microprobe designed order to allow a clean insertion minimize damage caused tissue during applications. In addition, tetrode is patterned at tip needle obtain fine-scale measurements small neuronal populations within radius 100 µm. Impedance...
The choice of substrate material in a chip that combines ultrasound with microfluidics for handling biological and synthetic microparticles can have profound effect on the performance device. This is due to high surface-to-volume ratio exists within such small structures acquires particular relevance polymer-based resonators 3D standing waves. paper presents three chips developed perform particle flow-through separation by based polymeric SU-8 layer containing channelization over different...
This paper reports an innovative technique for reagents storage in microfluidic devices by means of a one-step UV-photoprintable ionogel-based microarray on non-modified polymeric substrates. Although the ionogel and ink-jet printing technology are well published, this is first study where both used long-term reagent lab-on-a-chip devices. perfectly compatible with mass production fabrication processes since pre-treatment device substrate not necessary inkjet allows efficient deposition...
An impedance model, based on transmission line (TL) theory, is introduced for common mode ferrite chokes. The proposed model takes into account the geometrical properties of choke, distribution electromagnetic fields within core material and impact measurement setup. validity was tested through numerical simulations. As a practical application, applied to estimate complex permeability MnZn NiZn cores from measurements, resulting in range values compatible with those reported other works.
This work describes a novel use of photodefinable epoxy to monolithically integrate low cost optical-microfluidic sensor devices. The chip consists multimode waveguides, sealed microchannels and optical connectors on silicon wafer. process (i) 4 successive photolithographic steps, (ii) bonding process, (iii) final releasing step. core the waveguide is made SU8 in liquid aliphatic resin. Despite dilution, SU8:aliphatic still able be patterned by photolithography.
Toroidal ferrites and magnetic cores are a key part of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). They used in several applications as power converters, low-power supplies, cables, etc. Therefore, it is crucial to properly characterize them for running 3-D simulations. Typically, complex permeability (CMP) taken the main property cores. In this paper effect CMP simulation up 100 MHz investigated. The spectrum has been separated into two regions, split by resonance frequency, simulations models...
This paper describes a smart system to monitor high temperature in industrial applications. The solution includes semipassive microchip which allows logging data and wireless reading. Protection for the electronics against environment is provided by vacuum packaging. Thermal isolation at 150°C 800°C ambient work properly during 14 2 minutes respectively.
This paper reports the first validation results of a promising point care device based on an injected plastic microfluidic cartridge and commercial off shelf components. An 8x8 spotted array is immobilized in incubation chamber inside cartridge, once chemical reactions have been finished, colorimetric are captured by CMOS camera. The image analysed terms intensity levels at each spot location. intended to detect allergen specific IgE veterinary applications, but it can also be applied any...
Abstract A hand held microsystem has been designed for the immunomagnetic detection and quantification of pathogen Escherichia coli O157:H7 in food clinical samples (see abstract figure). In this work a technology that facilitates integration 3D microfluidic networks with any microfabricated biosensor to manufacture Lab On Chip developed. With aim, design circuitry, sensing film optimization, packaging needed carry out assays safe straightforward way and, finally, development biological...
This paper presents a full-wave 3-D FEM simulation methodology for magnetic toroidal cores up to 100 MHz. of has gained significant relevance in recent years. However, the use materials some difficulties. Complex permeability is typically only electromagnetic property used cores' simulation. Nonetheless, results suggest that other properties must also be considered high-frequency simulations. The presented particularly practical as it accurately models commercial easily. Electromagnetic...
Common-mode chokes (CMC) are fundamental in electromagnetic interference (EMI) filters. 3-D simulation is becoming more and important recent years as it can take into account some effects that circuit modeling does not consider, such the surrounding environment of CMC. This paper investigates influence complex magnetic permeability on a Mn-Zn CMC its typical application frequency range (below 10 MHz). For this purpose, simple method to extract values by winding cores with copper wire...
The work described in this manuscript focuses on how the integration of immunoassay techniques combination with electrochemical detection can provide a portable and very accurate solution for water pollutants that are detrimental human health. In particular, we focus our quantification polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) polluted water. Our integrative approach facilitates real-time family organic compounds, by reducing time analysis to less than one hour. Additionally, use lab-on-a-chip...
This article describes a novel low temperature full wafer adhesive bonding process to fabricate three-dimensional (3-D) embedded microchannels using SU-8 photoresist as structural material. The technology development includes an improvement of the photolithography in order produce high uniformity films Taguchi methodology. After that, 3-D are fabricated by thick-films. parameters have been chosen achieve strong and void-free bond. Different examples this new shown, including between Silicon,...
This paper reports a smart system dedicated to monitor surface quality of industrial components. Special attention is put on two challenging aspects: wireless energy and data transmission electronics protection in an harsh environment. Two materials designs for the packaging are presented different cases. One based photo-curable resin manufactured by rapid prototyping. The other, wearing resistant polymer mechanized micromilling-machine. Both supplied inductive coupling, which uses same...
The three year EU project SMARTER-SI that ends in January 2018 has tested a new concept for small lot manufacturing SMEs which we call the Cooperative Foundry Model (CFM). During previous research, all RTOs have completed building blocks, i.e. components or parts of systems are readily available and characterized by their high Technology Readiness Level (TRL). These blocks combined integrated so-called Application Experiments (AEs), thereby creating innovative Smart Systems serve SMEs'...
In order to reduce unscheduled downtimes and maintenance costs, industrial machinery is being fitted with condition-monitoring systems (CMS) that measure important environmental factors wear parameters of the machine. The electrical power required by these (often retrofitted) sensor can be supplied energy harvesting devices. Pneumatic clutch-brakes provide an excellent application for both CMS harvesting. These machines transmit mechanical through Kevlar brake pads which out due large...
The concentration of antibiotics in surface water is an issue high concern. present study aims to manufacture and evaluate a biogeofilter, with stevensite clay enzymes immobilized on it, for the adsorption degradation tetracycline-based antibiotics. To retain small particle aggregates filter, hydrothermal treatment was applied stevensite, prior compaction pellets its insertion into cylindric cell, mixed sand. structure avoids loss material during fluid transport through porous medium....
A low-cost technological approach based on the strategic application of ultrasonic waves polymeric chips has been developed to detect and extract circulating tumor cells from peripheral blood samples flowing through microfluidic device, which are delivered viable for later biomolecular analyses. This free-label technique can be used as an early detection system identify metastasis in initial stages, assuming a very low number rare present sample, less than 5 cells/7.5mL. We have demonstrated...