Highly tailorable thiol-ene based emulsion-templated monoliths

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The attractive surface properties of thiol-ene polymers combined with their ease of processing make them ideal substrates in many bioanalytical applications. We report the synthesis of highly tailorable emulsion-templated porous polymers and beads in microfluidic devices based on off-stoichiometry thiolene chemistry. The method allows monolith synthesis and anchoring inside thiol-ene microchannels in a single step. Variations in the monomer stoichiometric ratios and/or amount of porogen used allow for the creation of extremely varied polymer morphologies, from foam-like materials to dense networks of interconnected polymer beads.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2014
Number of pages3
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Publication date2014
Pages187-189
ISBN (Electronic)9780979806476
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event18th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2014 - San Antonio, United States
Duration: 26 Oct 201430 Oct 2014

Conference

Conference18th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2014
LandUnited States
BySan Antonio
Periode26/10/201430/10/2014
SponsorAnalytical Chemistry, CBMS, Indiana University (IU), Institute of Microchemical Technology (IMT), LPKF Laser and Electronics

    Research areas

  • Microfabrication, Porous monoliths, Thiol-ene

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