Microsystems Microfluidics Bio-MEMS Magnetic Applications Microfabrication technologies

The Laboratory of Microsystems 2 of Prof. Martin Gijs was established in 1997 and has as mission the development of new microfabrication technologies and to exploit these for applications of industrial interest. We actively participate in national and international research programs. The research of LMIS2 is centered on four themes: - Novel microfabrication technologies - Magnetic applications - Microfluidics - Bio-Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (BioMEMS) Novel microfabrication technologies We have established a sol-gel process for the replication of three-dimensional and thin film glass nanostructures. Moreover, we have discovered a new sol-gel process to synthesize borosilicate nanoparticles. Magnetic applications We are working on miniaturised systems for the handling and magnetic transport of magnetic micro- and nanoparticles in microfluidic devices. Microfluidics Chemists and biologists have recognized the utility of microfabricated devices for transporting and manipulating liquids on a sub-?L scale. We are active in the realisation and use of glass and polymer microfluidic chips. BioMEMS We are developing microfluidic channel- and droplet-based microsystems for the handling of magnetic beads for biomedical and mixing applications. We demonstrated a variety of on-chip immuno- and cell-based- assays using magnetic beads in a microfluidic channel as substrate.