Bio MEMS
1176026 modules · 25 topics
Module 1Overview of BioMEMS and Working Principles5 topics
- Definition of BioMEMS and importance in medicine, biotechnology and life sciences
- History and Development of microfabrication and MEMS
- Scaling Laws in miniaturization and Working principles of microsystems
- Lithography, micromachining, thin-film deposition and Microfluidics-based BioMEMS
- Examples of BioMEMS applications in healthcare
Module 2Microfabrication Techniques for BioMEMS5 topics
- Photolithography — Mask preparation and UV exposure
- Wet and dry etching techniques — Isotropic and Anisotropic etching, DRIE
- Thin-film processes — Sputtering, CVD, PVD and Thermal oxidation
- Bulk vs Surface Micromachining and Microstereolithography
- Soft Lithography — PDMS moulding, Nanoimprinting, Hot embossing and Bonding techniques
Module 3Bio-Sensing and Actuation Principles5 topics
- Biosensors classification — Electrochemical, Optical, Piezoelectric and Thermal
- Transduction mechanisms — Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical signal conversion
- Immobilization — Adsorption, Covalent bonding, Entrapment and Cross-linking
- Bio-actuators — Electrostatic, Piezoelectric, Thermal and Magnetic principles
- Blood analysis and DNA sensing devices
Module 4Microfluidics in BioMEMS4 topics
- Fluid mechanics at microscale — Laminar flow, Reynolds number, Capillarity, Diffusion
- Microfluidic components — Channels, Valves, Pumps, Mixers, Droplet microfluidics
- Fabrication of microfluidic devices — PDMS, Silicon, Glass and Paper-based devices
- Applications — Drug delivery microsystems, Lab-on-chip and Organ-on-chip platforms
Module 5BioMEMS for Diagnostics and Therapeutics3 topics
Theory