Open AccessMicrofluidic Systems for Molecular Communications: A Review From Theory to Practice
Author(s) -
Medina Hamidovic,
Stefan Angerbauer,
Dadi Bi,
Yansha Deng,
Tuna Tugcu,
Werner Haselmayr
Publication year - 2024
Publication title -
ieee transactions on molecular, biological, and multi-scale communications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.491
H-Index - 21
ISSN - 2332-7804
DOI - 10.1109/tmbmc.2024.3368768
Subject(s) - communication, networking and broadcast technologies , bioengineering , computing and processing , signal processing and analysis
The paper presents the significance of microfluidic technology in advancing Molecular Communications (MC). It highlights the transition from theoretical MC models to practical applications, emphasizing the role of microfluidics in validating and advancing MC concepts. The paper covers various aspects including theoretical principles, simulation tools, practical realizations, and envisioned applications. We also present various microfluidic testbeds, detailing their design, capabilities, and applications in advancing MC. To bridge the gap between theoretical models and practical outcomes in MC, this work demonstrates the potential of microfluidics in the practical realization of MC systems.