6.2.1 - Miniaturized, Flexible Electroosmotic Device Based on Laser-Patterned PEDOT:PSS Electrodes for Drug Delivery and Electrophysiological Biosensing
- Event
- EUROSENSORS 2026
2026-09-06 - 2026-09-09
Zurich - Band
- Lectures
- Chapter
- Biosensors
- Author(s)
- M. Mariello, F. Ahnaf, C. M. Proctor - University of Oxford,Oxford (UK)
- Pages
- 198 - 199
- DOI
- 10.5162/eurosensors2026/6.2.1
- ISBN
- 978-3-910600-12-6
- Price
- free
Abstract
Electroosmotic micropumps use electric fields to precisely control fluid flow in microdevices. They are attractive for implantable bioelectronic devices due to their simple electrode-based design and compatibility with miniaturization. This study presents a low-voltage bioelectronic pumping and sensing device with thin-film interdigitated electrodes achieving very low flow rates (~0.5 nL/min). Laser-fabricated designs and simulations optimize flow and reduce vortices. PEDOT:PSS improves efficiency and electrode stability. A flexible implantable prototype demonstrates potential for biomedical applications like drug delivery and electrophysiological biosensing, specifically for the treatment of neurological disorders.