2.6.4 Tensile tests
To perform tensile strength tests on the 14% eSF microfluidic platform, Instron Series 5543 (Instron, UK) was used. Four (n=4) samples measuring 4.16 mm in width and 11.60mm in60 mm height were mounted in the apparatus. Tensile strength was measured during the application of pulling force at 1 mm/min using a load cell of 50 N.