microplatessuch

Microplatessuch is a term used in some technical discussions to denote a class of microfabricated, plate-like devices designed to carry out parallel analyses in a compact form. A microplatessuch typically consists of an array of micro-scale wells or channels integrated into a plate substrate, enabling simultaneous processing of multiple samples under controlled conditions.

These plates are commonly fabricated from polystyrene, cyclo-olefin polymer, glass, or elastomeric polymers such as PDMS, using methods including injection molding, hot embossing, lithography, or 3D printing. Surfaces are often treated to promote or inhibit adsorption and to tailor wettability. Designs may replicate standard laboratory plate footprints (such as 96- or 384-well layouts) or use custom arrays for microfluidic control, with some versions incorporating integrated channels, valves, or sensors.

Microplatessuch find use in high-throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry, parallel diagnostic assays, cell culture, and microfluidic analysis. They support reduced reagent use and improved automation compatibility, but may entail higher fabrication costs and require specialized equipment for readouts. Potential cross-contamination and material compatibility issues can also arise, depending on the chemicals and biological samples involved.

The term is not widely standardized and appears mainly in niche or speculative texts. In broader literature, the concept aligns with microplates and lab-on-a-chip platforms.

See also: Microplate; High-throughput screening; Lab-on-a-chip; Microfluidics.