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A novel patterning method for three-dimensional paper-based devices by using inkjet-printed water mask

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Paper-based devices are continuing to grow rapidly. However, conventional paper patterning methods are mostly restricted to the fabrication of two-dimensional (2D) patterns. Here, we present a novel patterning method for the fabrication of 2D and 3D paper-based devices. For the first time, a 3D fluidic channel network with multiple crossings of fluidic channels is successfully fabricated on a layer of paper without sophisticated procedures. The proposed method utilizes a commercially available inkjet printer to print water pattern as a protective mask onto both sides of a paper substrate and followed by soaking the sample into a non-polar solution which contains a hydrophobic substance to form hydrophobic barriers on the paper substrate. The printed water mask helps preventing the adsorption of the non-polar solution into the printed water area resulting in the formation of hydrophobic and hydrophilic areas. This opens up a new route towards the development of 2D and 3D paper-based devices using low-cost equipment and a variety of materials.

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This research was supported by Chulalongkorn University through Chulalongkorn Academic Advancement into Its 2nd Century Project (Smart Medical Device).

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

    Krirktakul Punpattanakul, Sattawat Kraduangdej, Netchanok Jiranusornkul, Alongkorn Pimpin & Werayut Srituravanich

  2. Biomedical Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

    Muthita Chiaranairungroj, Alongkorn Pimpin & Werayut Srituravanich

  3. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

    Tanapat Palaga

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Punpattanakul, K., Kraduangdej, S., Jiranusornkul, N. et al. A novel patterning method for three-dimensional paper-based devices by using inkjet-printed water mask. Cellulose 25, 2659–2665 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-1712-8

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