Polymer Microfluidics Chip Fabrication and Its Energy Application: A Mini Review

Authors

  • Dianisa Sandi Politeknik Negeri Semarang
  • Yang Li Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
  • Bah Evan Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia
  • Erwan Tri Efendi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50275, Indonesia
  • Luqman Al Huda Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50275, Indonesia
  • Amrisal Kamal Fajri Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50275, Indonesia
  • Eri Prihatmini Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Semarang, Semarang 50275, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32497/eksergi.v21i01.6352

Keywords:

Microfluidic chips, microfabrication, renewable energy, solar energy, fuel cells

Abstract

Microfluidics is a technology that manipulates fluids at a microscale and has shown great potential in various fields, including energy. This mini-review discusses common microfluidic materials and the main techniques in microfluidic chip fabrication, such as photolithography, soft lithography, and 3D printing-based fabrication methods. Furthermore, several applications of microfluidic chips in the energy sector, such as solar energy and fuel cell systems development, are also discussed. The use of microfluidic chips in energy systems offers high efficiency, low material consumption, and good system integration. This review aims to provide an overview of the progress of microfluidic chip fabrication and its energy potential applications.

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Published

2025-01-14

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 01 (2025): JANUARY 2025

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Copyright (c) 2025 Dianisa Sandi, Yang Li, Bah Evan, Erwan Tri Efendi, Luqman Al Huda, Amrisal Kamal Fajri, Eri Prihatmini

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