METHOD USING NON-IMPACT PRINTING PROCESSES TOGETHER WITH PRINTING FLUIDS THAT CONTAIN ACTIVE BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES TO PRODUCE SENSORS AND COMPLEX ANALYTICAL SYSTEMS

摘要

The analysis of metabolic processes is significant to medicine. The general aim is to miniaturize the detection method and to evaluate results directly electronically. Such sensors can currently be produced only at great technical expense. The aim of the invention is to provide a simple, flexible, and low-cost method for producing analytical sensors. Further aims of the invention are to increase the biocompatibility, to reduce the production costs, to simplify the production, and to construct finer conductor structures, and to increase the quality. In addition, not only should it be possible to analyze molecules, but also cells or cell aggregates should be detected analytically. The aim is achieved by using "non-impact printing processes" together with special printing fluids. Said special printing fluids contain biologically active molecules such as antibodies or RNA in combination with inorganic or organic molecules or polymers, by means of which electronic, optical, and three-dimensional components are constructed. Thus selective optical sensors, PCR cyclers or DNA sequencers, and mechanical components such as valves or pumps can be constructed, in other words, completely printed out.