Microfluidics and nanofluidics handbook : : fabrication, implementation, and applications / / edited by Sushanta K. Mitra, Suman Chakraborty.

• TeilnehmendeR: Mitra, Sushanta K.,; Chakraborty, Suman,
• Place / Publishing House: Boca Raton, FL : : Taylor & Francis,, [2012]; ©2012
• Year of Publication: 2012
• Edition: First edition.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (642 pages) :; illustrations

"This comprehensive handbook presents fundamental aspects, fabrication techniques, introductory materials on microbiology and chemistry, measurement techniques, and applications of microfluidics and nanofluidics. The second volume focuses on topics related to experimental and numerical methods. It also covers fabrications and applications in a variety of areas, from aerospace to biological systems. Reflecting the inherent nature of microfluidics and nanofluidics, the book includes as much interdisciplinary knowledge as possible. It provides the fundamental science background for newcomers and advanced techniques and concepts for experienced researchers and professionals".

Table of Contents

Experimental and Numerical Methods: Image-Based Photonic Techniques for Microfluidics. -- Recent Developments in Microparticle Image Velocimetry. -- Near-Surface Particle-Tracking Velocimetry. -- Finite Volume Method for Numerical Simulation: Fundamentals. -- Level-Set Method for Microscale Flows. -- Characterization of Chaotic Stirring and Mixing Using Numerical Tools. -- Lattice Boltzmann Method and Its Applications in Microfluidics. -- Fabrication and Other Applications: SU-8 Photolithography and Its Impact on Microfluidics. -- System Integration in Microfluidics. -- Fluidic Interconnects for Microfluidics: Chip to Chip and World to Chip. -- Micro Total Analysis Systems. -- Microparticle and Nanoparticle Manipulation. -- Optoelectric Particle Manipulation. -- Microfluidic Particle Counting Sensors. -- Magnetic-Particle-Based Microfluidics. -- The Influence of Microfluidic Channel Wettability on PEM Carbon Paper Fuel Cell. -- Biologically Inspired Adhesives. -- Microfluidics for Aerospace Applications. -- Chemically Reacting Flows at the Microscale. -- Methane Solubility Enhancement in Water Confined to Nanoscale Pores. -- Index.