Argyraki, Aikaterini

Larsen, Simon Tylsgaard

Taboryski, Rafael J.

Tanzi, Simone

We present the fabrication of PEDOT and pyrolyzed micro-electrodes for the detection of neurotransmitter exocytosis from single cells. The patterns of the electrodes are defined with photolithography. The micro-electro-fluidic-chips were fabricated by bonding two injection molded TOPAS parts. Polymer electrodes integrated in polymer chips open the way for batch and low cost device fabrication

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