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Microfluidics: Applications for analytical purposes in chemistry and biochemistry
Author(s) -
Ohno Kenichi,
Tachikawa Kaoru,
Manz Andreas
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
electrophoresis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.666
H-Index - 158
eISSN - 1522-2683
pISSN - 0173-0835
DOI - 10.1002/elps.200800121
Subject(s) - microfluidics , nanotechnology , principal (computer security) , computer science , fluidics , lab on a chip , biochemical engineering , chemistry , engineering , materials science , electrical engineering , operating system
In this review, we present recent advancements and novel developments in fluidic systems for applied analytical purposes in chemistry, biochemistry, and life science in general that employ and reflect the full benefits of microfluidics. A staggering rise in publications related to integrated, all‐in‐one microfluidic chips capable of separation, reaction, and detection have been observed, all of which realise the principal of micro total analysis systems or lab‐on‐a‐chip. These integrated chips actively adopt the scaling law concepts, utilising the highly developed fabrication techniques. Their aim is to multi‐functionalise and fully automate devices believed to assist the future advancements of point‐of‐care, clinical, and medical diagnostics.