Microfluidics is a field of research that explores the handling of minute amounts of liquids in tiny micrometer scale channels. This approach can reduce sample and reagent consumption, harness benefits from the exquisite micro scale fluid physics, address small objects such as biological cells, but also reduce size and cost of chemical and biological instrumentation and improve overall.
Microfluidics and Nanofluidics is an international peer reviewed journal exploring all aspects of microfluidics, nanofluidics, and lab-on-a-chip science and technology. The journal seeks to improve the fundamental understanding of microfluidic and nanofluidic processes, examining the current state of research and development and the latest.This volume provides an overview of the recent advances in the field of paper microfluidics, whose innumerable research domains have stimulated considerable efforts to the development of rapid.Microfluidics is the technology of fluid manipulation in channels with dimensions of tens of micrometers (1); it has emerged in recent years as a distinct new area of research thanks to its application in many diverse fields, such as chemistry, biology, medicine, and physical sciences. A strong motivation in microfluidic research comes from the.
Scientists across the Institute of Life Sciences have been driving microfluidics research and application forward for more than two decades. With a translational approach many of our fundamental science discoveries have resulted in novel micro-engineered devices which is developing new approaches to how patients are treated in hospital.
Paper-based diagnostic tests are expected to gain prominence in the near future. Professionals from Harvard University and the University of Washington are developing an application for paper-based microfluidics for nucleic acid testing. They have also received a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for this work.
Our Microfluidics and Microengineering Research Group performs both academic research into novel microengineered devices and techniques, and pursues business-facing projects involving consultancy and turnkey microfluidics-enabled systems for government agencies and industry.
This volume provides an overview of the recent advances in the field of paper microfluidics, whose innumerable research domains have stimulated considerable efforts to the development of rapid, cost-effective and simplified point-of-care diagnostic systems.
Elveflow is a company arising from the Elvesys Innovation Center. ELVESYS develops all the research projects that will lead to new Elveflow products or new start-up companies stemming from microfluidic innovations. Apart from Elveflow, previous research projects and collaborations enabled to create several other microfluidic companies.
Paper microfluidics has reshaped the paradigm of diagnostics greatly upon its introduction one decade ago. The advantages and characteristics of paper make it an ideal candidate for diagnostics and POCT is still the most achievable and predominant application. With the development of fabrication techniques (e.g., wax printing) to provide easily.
Current research and development largely relies on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) to fabricate microfluidic devices. Since the transition from the proof-of-principle phase to clinical studies requires a vast number of integrated microfluidic devices, there is a need for a high-volume manufacturing method of silicone-based microfluidics. Here we.
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Microfluidics refers to the behaviour, precise control, and manipulation of fluids that are geometrically constrained to a small scale (typically sub-millimeter) at which capillary penetration governs mass transport. It is a multidisciplinary field that involves engineering, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, nanotechnology, and biotechnology.It has practical applications in the design of.
The diagnosis of infectious diseases is entering a new and interesting phase. Technologies based on paper microfluidics, coupled to developments in isothermal amplification of Nucleic Acids (NAs) raise opportunities for bringing the methods of molecular biology in the field, in a low setting environment. A l Lab on a Chip Recent Review Articles.
Research Activities Droplet-based microfluidics Traditional medical treatment of various cancer types can be more destructive than beneficial since the treatments come with a great cost of reduced quality of life; some procedures, such as chemo or radiation therapy, may even cause lethal side effects.
Paper has a number of advantages as a microfluidics platform due to its low cost and ability to wick aqueous fluids without the use of active pumping. Paper is also thin, lightweight, easy to stack, store, and transport, compatible with biological samples, and available in many forms with a wide range of properties. This Special Issue seeks to.
This volume provides an overview of the recent advances in the field of paper microfluidics, whose innumerable research domains have stimulated considerable efforts to the development of rapid, cost-effective and simplified point-of-care diagnostic systems. The book is divided into three parts viz. theoretical background of paper microfluidics.
Microfluidics is often conducted in a steady-state mode, where reagents are introduced into the device and a continuous stream of products are formed, for example, the reaction of H2O and D2O and the establishment of steady-state conditions allows for mapping a large device (3). An alternative is the use of immiscible phases to form small self-contained reactors, where droplets contain.