The effect of superhydrophobic SU-8 patterned surfaces on the response of the quartz crystal microbalance

Paul Roach, Chris Evans, Glen McHale, Neil Shirtcliffe, Michael Newton

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Abstract

SU-8 photoresist was used to construct 5 micrometer diameter pillar arrays on quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) surfaces spaced 10 micrometers centre to centre, with varying heights from 5 to 25 micrometers. Liquid responses of the patterned QCMs are reported for a series of glycerol-water mixtures to cover a broad density-viscosity product range. Hydrophobic chemical treatment of the patterned surfaces was also conducted, with contact angle measurements being studied to assess the wetting state. The frequency spectra were recorded and fitted to a Butterworh van Dyke model, allowing changes in frequency, resistance, dissipation and a Newtonian liquid check to be carried out.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMicro Total Analysis Systems - Proceedings of MicroTAS 2006 Conference: 10th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
PublisherJapan Academic Association
Pages1339-1341
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Event10th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2006 - Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 5 Nov 20069 Nov 2006

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2006
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period5/11/069/11/06

Keywords

  • QCM
  • SU-8
  • Superhydrophobicity

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