Microfluidic Technologies for Miniaturized Analysis Systems (MEMS Reference Shelf) [Hardcover]

Steffen Hardt (Editor), Friedhelm Schönfeld (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0387285970 | ISBN-13: 978-0387285979 | Publication Date: November 7, 2007 | Edition: 1

This book addresses Lab-on-a-Chip devices. It focuses on microfluidic technologies that have emerged in the past decade. Coverage presents a comprehensive listing of the most promising microfluidic technologies in the Lab-on-a-Chip field. It also details technologies that can be viewed as toolboxes needed to set up complex Lab-on-a-Chip systems.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: "The book … provides an interesting and informative compilation of state-of-the-art microfluidic technologies. … The individual chapters were written by expert authors in their specific fields. … This book can be recommended for advanced students, technicians, and scientists interested in basic concepts in microfluidics and will help them design and understand microfluidic systems. The excellent theoretical chapters and high-quality illustrations are also a splendid resource for teachers in the field. … In summary, this microfluidic ‘toolbox’ is a good base for understanding microfluidic technology." (Alexandra Ros, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Vol. 392, 2008)

From the Back Cover

Microfluidic Technologies for Miniaturized Analysis Systems provides a comprehensive overview of the fluidic aspects of Lab-on-a-Chip technology. This book describes the most important and state-of-the-art microfluidic technologies and the underlying principles utilized in the implementation of fluidic protocols of miniaturized analysis systems. This book discusses many of the effects, outcomes, and techniques which are unique to microfluidic systems. The specific components of this technology toolbox are elucidated through research and examples presented by some of the most renowned experts in the field. Microfluidic Technologies for Miniaturized Analysis Systems is an important reference for professionals and academic researchers seeking information about the latest techniques, including: Control and pumping of small amounts of liquid Particle and cell manipulation Micromixing Separation technology Bioanalytic methods   About the MEMS Reference Shelf: The MEMS Reference Shelf is a series devoted to Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), which combine mechanical, optical, or fluidic elements on a common microfabricated substrate to create sensors, actuators, and microsystems. This series strives to provide a framework where basic principles, known methodologies, and new applications are integrated in a coherent and consistent manner. STEPHEN D. SENTURIA, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, EMERITUS

Product Details

• Hardcover: 637 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387285970
• ISBN-13: 978-0387285979
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,942,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)