Abstract
We report fabrication of a novel microstructured optical fiber made of biodegradable and water soluble materials that features transmission loss. Two cellulose butyrate tubes separated with hydroxypropyl cellulose powder were codrawn into a porous double-core fiber offering integration of optical, microfluidic, and potentially drug release functionalities.
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