Lab on a Chip Microfluidic Devices for Biomedical and Environmental Applications

Abstract

Microfluidics involves microfabricated structures designed for fluid handling, typically with cross-sectional dimensions ranging from 1 to 500 and#956;m and small volume capacities (from femtoliters to microliters). These devices have emerged from the integration of principles and technologies across various fields, such as chemical, physical, biological and materials sciences as well as fluid dynamics, and microelectronics. These devices hold significant promise in various applications ranging from analysis, separation and enhancement of chemical reactions, of fluid and particles. newline