<ul><li>PDMS, a silicon-based organic polymer, is commonly used in microfluidics for creating elastomeric replicas of microchannel designs through soft lithography.</li><li>PDMS is optically transparent, making it suitable for live imaging and cell culture experiments, and it bonds well to glass or itself after plasma treatment.</li><li>Advantages of PDMS in microfluidics include ease of prototyping, adaptability for complex designs, and optical transparency for various experiments.</li><li>Challenges of PDMS include absorption of small molecules, limited shelf life, and lack of functionalities like self-healing and self-reporting.</li><li>Scientists are developing smart PDMS materials to address limitations, extending its shelf life, stability, and usability in complex experiments.</li><li>Elveflow offers solutions for PDMS chip prototyping and microfluidic instruments optimized for PDMS workflows, facilitating chip fabrication and fluidic control.</li><li>PDMS's future in microfluidics looks promising with advancements in smart functionalities like self-healing and self-reporting, enhancing its adaptability and ease of use.</li></ul>

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