18517694. MICRO-NANO CHANNEL STRUCTURE, SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE simplified abstract (BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.)

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MICRO-NANO CHANNEL STRUCTURE, SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE

Organization Name

BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Xiaochen Ma of Beijing (CN)

Guangcai Yuan of Beijing (CN)

Ce Ning of Beijing (CN)

Xin Gu of Beijing (CN)

Xiao Zhang of Beijing (CN)

Chao Li of Beijing (CN)

MICRO-NANO CHANNEL STRUCTURE, SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18517694 titled 'MICRO-NANO CHANNEL STRUCTURE, SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a micro-nano channel structure with high resolution, a method for manufacturing it, a sensor, a method for manufacturing the sensor, and a microfluidic device. The structure includes a base substrate, a base layer with protrusions, a channel wall layer with micro-nano channels, and recessed portions between the protrusions.

  • Base substrate with base layer and channel wall layer
  • Protrusions on base layer with micro-nano channels on channel wall layer
  • Recessed portions between protrusions
  • High resolution or ultra-high resolution micro-nano channels
  • Different sizes and shapes of micro-nano channels

Potential Applications

The micro-nano channel structure can be used in:

  • Lab-on-a-chip devices
  • Drug delivery systems
  • Biosensors
  • DNA sequencing

Problems Solved

This technology solves the following problems:

  • Improving resolution in microfluidic devices
  • Enhancing sensitivity in sensors
  • Enabling precise control of fluid flow

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Increased efficiency in lab processes
  • Enhanced accuracy in measurements
  • Potential for miniaturization of devices

Potential Commercial Applications

The micro-nano channel structure can be applied in various commercial sectors such as:

  • Biomedical research
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Chemical analysis

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of microfluidic devices with simple channel structures for fluid manipulation. However, the specific design of the micro-nano channel structure with high resolution and different shapes may be a novel innovation.

Unanswered Questions

How does the manufacturing process of the micro-nano channel structure compare to traditional microfluidic devices?

The article does not provide a detailed comparison between the manufacturing process of the micro-nano channel structure and traditional microfluidic devices. It would be interesting to know the differences in terms of complexity, cost, and scalability.

What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing the micro-nano channel structure in practical applications?

The article does not address any potential limitations or challenges that may arise when implementing the micro-nano channel structure in real-world applications. Understanding these obstacles could provide insights into the feasibility and adoption of this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

A micro-nano channel structure, a method for manufacturing the micro-nano channel structure, a sensor, a method for manufacturing the sensor, and a microfluidic device are provided. The micro-nano channel structure includes: a base substrate; a base layer, on the base substrate and including a plurality of protrusions; a channel wall layer, on a side of the plurality of the protrusions away from the base substrate, the channel wall layer has a micro-nano channel; a recessed portion is provided between adjacent protrusions of the plurality of the protrusions, an orthographic projection of the micro-nano channel on the base substrate is located within an orthographic projection of the recessed portion on the base substrate. The micro-nano channels have a high resolution or an ultra-high resolution, and have different sizes and shapes.