CyclAFlor^® Applications

Empower Digital Microfluidics with CyclAFlor^® Clear

CyclAFlor Clear is at the forefront of digital microfluidics, thanks to its electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) and other unique properties. Electrowetting is a remarkable phenomenon that allows control of the contact angle between a liquid and a solid surface through the application of an electric field. As a coating on microfluidic devices, CyclAFlor Clear offers an array of impressive capabilities:

Hydrophobic-to-Hydrophilic Transition

In the absence of an electric field, CyclAFlor Clear exhibits exceptional hydrophobic characteristics, effectively repelling water and other polar liquids. The high (obtuse) contact angle causes these liquids to bead up, preventing them from flowing across Clear’s surface. The application of an electric field transforms CyclAFlor Clear, elevating its surface energy and changing the contact angle of liquids from obtuse to acute. This dynamic transition facilitates precise control over fluids in microscale systems, achieved by selectively toggling the electrical field on and off.

Dielectric Properties

CyclAFlor Clear boasts outstanding electrical insulating properties, featuring a low dielectric constant and low electrical conductivity. This allows the application of an electric field without it permeating the material and affecting liquids on its surface.

Transparency

CyclAFlor Clear is transparent within the spectrum from deep ultraviolet to near infrared, allowing for effortless visual observation and optical measurements.

Chemical Stability

With its remarkable chemical stability, CyclAFlor Clear can withstand a wide range of acidic and alkaline chemicals. Even after exposure to various liquids, biological fluids, and reagents, it retains its exceptional properties.

Low Refractive Index

CyclAFlor Clear’s low refractive index minimizes optical distortions in lab-on-a-chip microfluidic systems, ensuring precise and accurate results.

These extraordinary properties position CyclAFlor Clear as the ultimate material for digital microfluidic devices, where the manipulation of contact angles to guide minuscule volumes of fluids through intricate channels under precise computer control is paramount.

Contact us today to unlock the potential of CyclAFlor Clear and revolutionize your digital microfluidic endeavors.