Monolithic photolithographically patterned Fluorocurtrade mark PFPE membrane valves and pumps for in
June 29th, 2008 | by admin |Monolithic photolithographically patterned Fluorocurtrade mark PFPE membrane valves and pumps for in situ planetary exploration.
Photolithographically defined monolithic membrane valves utilizing Fluorocurtrade mark perfluoropolyether (PFPE) were fabricated and characterized to be essentially unaltered after one million actuations and exposure to the environmental stresses associated with in situ exploration of Mars.
Willis PA, Greer F, Lee MC, Smith JA, White VE, Grunthaner FJ, Sprague JJ, Rolland JP.
Instrument Electronics and Sensors Section, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, 4800 Oak Grove Dr., Pasadena, California, 91109, USA. willis@jpl.nasa.gov.