Reducing rubber-plastic friction in syringes through microstructured surface design and manufacturing
Authors: Marco Sorgato, Kristal Bornillo (ESR 11, UniPD), Giovanni Lucchetta
CIRP Annals
Published 04 May 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2024.04.096
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Reducing rubber-plastic friction in syringes through microstructured surface design and manufacturing
Authors: Marco Sorgato, Kristal Bornillo (ESR 11, UniPD), Giovanni Lucchetta
CIRP Annals
Published 04 May 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2024.04.096
Open Access
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A penetration efficiency model for the optimization
of solid conical microneedles’ geometry
Authors: Leonardo Piccolo, Kristal Bornillo (ESR11, UniPD), Sara Micheli, Marco Sorgato, Mauro Ricotta, Elisa Cimetta and Giovanni Lucchetta
Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering
Published 23 January 2024
https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6439/ad1e36
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Data-driven analysis of the effects of microtextured surfaces on friction reduction for plastic syringe applications
Authors: Kristal Bornillo (ESR11, UniPD), Enrico Bovo, Marco Sorgato & Giovanni Lucchetta
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Published 10 January 2025
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-025-14997-y
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Optimizing two-photon polymerization for rapid and high-resolution prototyping of low-friction microtextured surfaces
Authors: Kristal Bornillo (ESR11, UniPD), Marco Sorgato & Giovanni Lucchetta
Progress in Additive Manufacturing
Published 22 January 2025
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-025-00947-3
Open Access
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Nanosecond pulsed laser transmission welding of cyclic olefin copolymer
Authors: C Bishayee(ESR 10, UT) , N G J Helthuis, W J B Grouve, M Feinaeugle, A J Conde, M Skolimowski and G R B E Römer
Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering
Published 7 May 2025
https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6439/adcfac
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Precision electroforming of nickel nanocomposite mould for defects-free demoulding in polymer micro replication: Surface properties, performance validation and mould release mechanism
Authors: Tianyu Guan, Sana Zaki, Pieter Daniel Haasbroek (ESR 7, FHNW), Tianyu Mao, Ruibo Yu, Fengzhou Fang, Nan Zhang
Journal of Manufacturing Processes
Published 26 May 2023
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.03.054
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Ultrashort pulsed laser fabrication of high-performance polymer-film-based moulds for rapid prototyping of microfluidic devices
Authors: Pieter Daniël Haasbroek (ESR 7, FHNW), Mischa Wälty, Michael Grob and Per Magnus Kristiansen
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing
Published 25 September 2025
https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9090313
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Indirect additive manufacturing of amphiphobic reentrant surface structures using fused deposition modelling
Authors:
Journal of Materials Processing Technology
Published June 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2024.118375
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Influence of surface texturing on the dry tribological properties of polymers in medical devices
Authors: Isabela Evangelista (ESR4, BD), Dorota Wencel, Steve Beguin, Nan Zhang, and Michael D. Gilchrist
Polymers
Published 28 June 2023
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15132858
Open Access
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High-precision digital light processing (DLP) printing of microstructures for microfluidics applications based on a machine learning approach
Authors: Xinhui Wang (ESR 3, UCD), Jinghang Liu, Ruihai Dong, Michael D. Gilchrist, Nan Zhang
Virtual and Physical Prototyping
Published 23 Feb 2024
https://doi.org/10.1080/17452759.2024.2318774
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Elucidating the mechanism of overcuring in microchannels fabricated via vat photopolymerization (VPP) for precise microfluidic chip printing
Authors: Xinhui Wang (ESR 3, UCD), Jinghang Liu, Antony Seng Kai Kho, Weixin Hong, Michael D. Gilchrist, Nan Zhang
Additive Manufacturing
Published 25 July 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2024.104350
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High-precision and Large-Scale Vat Photopolymerization Printing based on “Spatial-Pixel Integration Compensation” method
Authors: Xinhui Wang (ESR 3, UCD), Jinghang Liu, Yufan Liu, Yan Zhao, Yinghao Li, Michael D. Gilchrist, Nan Zhang
Additive Manufacturing
Published 25 July 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2024.104351
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High-precision and Large-Scale Vat Photopolymerization Printing based on “Spatial-Pixel Integration Compensation” method
Authors: Xinhui Wang (ESR 3, UCD), Jinghang Liu, Yufan Liu, Yan Zhao, Yinghao Li, Michael D. Gilchrist, Nan Zhang
Additive Manufacturing
Published 25 July 2025
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2024.104351
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Advances in precision microfabrication through digital light processing: System development, material and applications
Authors: Xinhui Wang (ESR 3, UCD), Jinghang Liu, Yang Zhang, Per Magnus Kristiansen, Aminul Islam, Michael Gilchrist, Nan Zhang
Virtual and Physical Prototyping
Published 24 August 2023
https://doi.org/10.1080/17452759.2023.2248101
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Scaling up the fabrication of wafer-scale Ni-MoS2/WS2 nanocomposite moulds using novel intermittent ultrasonic-assisted dual-bath micro-electroforming
Authors: Tianyu Guan, Yuanzhi Lu, Xinhui Wang (ESR 3, UCD), Michael D. Gilchrist, Fengzhou Fang, Nan Zhang
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
Published 07 March 2023
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106359
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Mechanistic modelling of coupled UV energy penetration and resin flow dynamics in digital light processing (DLP)- based microfluidic chip printing
Authors: Xinhui Wang (ESR 3, UCD), Antony Seng Kai Kho, Jinghang Liu, Tianyu Mao, Michael D. Gilchrist and Nan Zhang
Micromachines
Published 21 June 2025
https://doi.org/10.3390/mi16020115
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Toward defect-free nanomprinting
Authors: Tianyu Guan; Ning Huang; Rijian Song; Akshaya Jagannath (ESR2, UCD); Wenxin Wang; Fengzhou Fang; Nan Zhang;
Small
Published 14 June 2024
https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202312254
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Surface wettability and tribological performance of Ni-based nanocomposite moulds against polymer materials
Authors: Tianyu Guan; Akshaya Jagannath (ESR2, UCD); Yohann Delaunay (ESR 6, DTU); Pieter Daniel Haasbroek (ESR 7, FHNW); Quanliang Su; Per M. Kristiansen; Nan Zhang; Michael Gilchrist;
Journal of Materials research and Technology
Available online 28 May 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.05.236
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UV-assisted hyperbranched poly(beta-amino easter)modification of a silica membrane for two-step microfluidic DNA extraction from blood
Authors: Akshaya Jagannath (ESR2, UCD); Yinghao Li; Hengji Cong; Jaythoon Hasson; Gabriel Gonzalez; Wenxin Wang; Nan Zhang; Michael Gilchrist;
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Accepted 15 June 2023
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c03523
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Improving assay feasibility and biocompatibility of 3D cyclic olefin copolymer microwells by superhydrophilic modification via ultrasonic spray deposition of polyvinyl alcohol
Authors: Akshaya Jagannath (ESR2, UCD); Mingzhi Yu; Jiaqi Li; Nan Zhang; Michael Gilchrist;
Biomaterials Advances
Accepted 27 June 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213934
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Ultrasonic atomization spay coating of PCL on an Mg-based alloy enhanced by plasma electrolytic oxidation for improved adhesion, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibity
Authors: Seyed Masih Mousavizadeh (ESR 1, UCD); Atiyeh Adelinia, Frederick D. Crowley, Jamal Seyyed Monfared Zanjani, John J. E. Mulvihill, Mingzhi Yu; Ehsan Rezani, Matthijn de Rooij, Michael Gilchrist; Nan Zhang
Materials Chemistry and Physics
Accepted 21 September 2025
https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202501354
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Surface modification of WE43 magnesium alloy via alkali/stearic acid treatment for biodegradable drug-eluting stent applications
Authors: Seyed Masih Mousavizadeh (ESR 1, UCD); Zhonglei He, Xiaoyu Wang, Pingping Shen, WenXin Wang, Mingzhi Yu; Michael Gilchrist; Nan Zhang
Materials Chemistry and Physics
Accepted 22 July 2023
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2023.128249
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Optimizing a Polycaprolactone Coating on a Magnesium-base Alloy for Biomedical Applications Using Ultrasonic Atomisation and Femtosecond Pulsed Laser Ablation
Authors: Seyed Masih Mousavizadeh (ESR 1, UCD); Mingzhi Yu; Matthias Feinaeugle, Frederick D. Crowley, Martijn Stok-van Houwelingen, Gerht-willem R.B.E. Römer, John J.E. Mulvihill, Michael Gilchrist; Nan Zhang
Surface and Interface
Accepted 16 October 2025
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2025.107903
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Preparation of a Polycaprolactone Coating on WE43 for Biodegradable Stent Applications Using Dual Solvents, Ultrasonic Atomization Spray, and Anodization
Authors: Seyed Masih Mousavizadeh (ESR 1, UCD); Mingzhi Yu; Michael Gilchrist; Nan Zhang
Progress in Organic Coatings
Accepted 14 May 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2024.108528
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Advances in precision microfabrication through digital light processing system development material and applications
Authors: Xinhui Wang, Jinghang Liu, Yang Zhang, Per Magnus Kristiansen, Aminul Islam, Michael Gilchrist, Nan Zhang
Virtual and physical prototyping
Available online 31, August 2023
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8304773
Open Access
3D Printing of Silicone and polyurethane elastomers for medical device application: A review
Authors: Duran, Myka Mae (ESR5, DTU); Moro, Gafaru; Zhang, Yang; Islam, Aminul
Advances in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Available online 13 July 2023
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aime.2023.100125
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Pathogen Surface modification of WE43 magnesium alloy via alkali/stearic acid treatment for biodegradable drug-eluting stent applications
Authors: Seyed Masih Mousavizadeh (ESR 1, UCD); Nan Zhang; Michael Gilchrist; Wenxin Wang; Zhonglei He
Materials Chemistry and Physics
Available online 24 July 2023
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2023.128249
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Pathogen detection on microfluidic platforms: Recent advances, challenges, and prospects
Authors: Akshaya Jagannath (ESR2, UCD); Hengji Cong; Jaythoon Hassan; Gabriel Gonzalez; Michael D. Gilchrist, Nan Zhang
Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X
Volume 10, May 2022, 100134
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosx.2022.100134
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Investigation of surface finish and chip morphology in cryogenic machining biomedical grade polyetheretherketone
Authors: SAJJA Nikhil Teja (ESR12, UniPD), BERTOLINI Rachele, GHIOTTI Andrea, BRUSCHI Stefania
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Published online 4/19/2023
The article was published as article 139 of the book Material Forming
https://doi.org/10.21741/
Citation: SAJJA Nikhil Teja (ESR 12, UniPD), BERTOLINI Rachele, GHIOTTI Andrea, BRUSCHI Stefania, Investigation of surface finish and chip morphology in cryogenic machining biomedical grade polyetheretherketone, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 28, pp 1285-1294, 2023
Influence of injection moulding process parameters on industrial Polyhydroxyalkanoates properties for medical device applications
Authors: Delaunay Yohann (ESR6, DTU & Novo Nordisk); Islam Aminul; Bøgelund Jesper; Zhang Yang
PPS38 the 38th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society; Oral Presentation
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8016566
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Ultrafast laser processing of high performance polymers for rapid prototyping for medical applications
Authors: Pieter Daniel Haasbroek(ESR7, FHNW), Ronanld Holtz; Nan Zhang; Per Magnus Kristiansen
PPS38 the 38th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society; Oral Presentation
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8116299
Development of a novel DLP 3D printing technology for precision manufacturing of microfluidic diagnostic chips
Xinhui Wang (ESR 3, UCD)
INTED2025 Proceedings
3-5 March 2025
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Tribological performance of micro textured polymer surfaces fabricated by micro injection moulding for medical devices
Isabela Evangelista (ESR 4, UCD)
Smart Materials and Surfaces 2025 Proceedings
29-31 Oct 2025
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Development of biomimetic-inspired textured surfaces dry friction applications in polymer medical devices
Authors: Isabela Evangelista (ESR 4, UCD); G. Hanley; M. Gilchris; D. Wencel; N. Zhang
INTED2025 Proceedings
3-5 March 2025
https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2025.1889
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Direct additive manufacturing of hydrophobic microstructures using soft polymer
Myka Duran (ESR 5, DTU)
23rd International EUSPEN Conference
12-16 June 2023
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Laser-induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) of a biocompatible polymer
Daniel Sidney (ESR 8, UT)
Materials Science & Engineering Congress 2024
24 Sept 2024
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Recent progress on Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures (LIPSS) on medical grade cyclic olefin copolymer
Christian Herrmann (ESR 9)
Polymer Replication and the Nanoscale, 2024
May 2024
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Formation of Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures (LIPSS) on coated medical grade cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) by means of a sacrificial gold coating
Christian Herrmann (ESR 9)
Proceedings of the 13th International LIPSS Workshop
29-31 Oct 2025
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Femtosecond laser engineering of polymers: Transforming the microfluidic medical device industry
Chayan Bishayee (ESR 10, UT)
39th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society
19-23 May 2024
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Investigation of surface finish and chip morphology in cryogenic machining biomedical grade polyetheretherketone
Authors: Sajja N. T. (ESR 12, UniPD) ;Bertolini R.; Ghiotti A.; Bruschi S.
26th International ESAFORM Conference on Material Forming, ESAFORM 2023
https://dx.doi.org/10.21741/9781644902479-139
2023
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Development of novel polymer surfaces for in-vitro diagnostic applications by micro-injection moulding
INTED2025
3-5 March 2025
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Production of polymer microstructures for sample-to-result detection of human cytomegalovirus
Authors: Akshaya Jagannath
MicroTAS 2025
Open Access
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A Bioresorbable Gene-eluting Stent Using Hyperbranched Polymers
Authors: Seyed Masih Mousavizadeh; Mingzhi Yu; Michael Gilchrist; Nan Zhang
Poster for One Health
Available online 28 July 2023
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8224379
Open Access
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The effects of NaOH anodization on surface properties of a bioresorbable WE43 alloy
Authors: Seyed Masih Mousavizadeh (ESR1 UCD); Nan zhang; Michael Gilchrist
Proceedings of the 8thInternational Conferenceon Nanomanufacturing & 4th AET Symposium on ACSM and Digital Manufacturing, University College Dublin, Ireland, 30 August – 1 September 2022
https://doi.org/10.1109/Nanoman-AETS56035.2022.10119471
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A Bioresorbable Gene-eluting Stent Using Hyperbranched Polymers
Authors: Seyed Masih Mousavizadeh (ESR1, UCD); Mingzhi Yu; Michael Gilchrist; Nan Zhang
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8224379
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Multifunctional strong-bonded 3-layered polymer coating on WE43 for drugeluting stent applications
Authors: Seyed Masih Mousavizadeh (ESR1, UCD); Nan Zhang; Michael Gilchrist;
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18465732
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Lab-on-a-chip: From prototyping to scale-up production
Akshaya Jagannath (ESR2, UCD)
Lab-on-a-chip devices for advanced biomedicines (Royal Society of Chemistry)
