Silica Aerogel in Microfluidic Channels: Synthesis, Chip Integration, Mechanical Reinforcement, and Characterization

• Ana Luiza Silveira Fiates,
• Renato S. M. Almeida,
• Michaela Wilhelm,
• Kurosch Rezwan,
• Michael J. Vellekoop

Affiliations

Ana Luiza Silveira Fiates

Institute for Microsensors, -Actuators and -Systems (IMSAS), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany

Renato S. M. Almeida

Advanced Ceramics, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany

Michaela Wilhelm

Advanced Ceramics, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany

Kurosch Rezwan

Advanced Ceramics, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany

Michael J. Vellekoop

Institute for Microsensors, -Actuators and -Systems (IMSAS), University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany