Microfluidics: Modeling, Mechanics and Mathematics

This practical, lab-based approach to nano- and microfluidics provides readers with a wealth of practical techniques, protocols, and experiments ready to be put into practice in both research and industrial settings. The practical approach is ideally suited to researchers and R&D staff in industry; additionally the interdisciplinary approach to the science of nano- and microfluidics enables readers from a range of different academic disciplines to broaden their understanding. Dr Rapp fully engages with the multidisciplinary nature of the subject. Alongside traditional fluid/transport topics, there is a wealth of coverage of materials and manufacturing techniques, chemical modification/surface functionalization, biochemical analysis, and the biosensors involved. As well as providing a clear and concise overview to get started into the multidisciplinary field of microfluidics and practical guidance on techniques, pitfalls and troubleshooting, this book supplies: - A set of hands-on experiments and protocols that will help setting up lab experiments but which will also allow a quick start into practical work. - A collection of microfluidic structures, with 3D-CAD and image data that can be used directly (files provided on a companion website). - A practical guide to the successful design and implementation of nano- and microfluidic processes (e.g. biosensing) and equipment (e.g., biosensors, such as diabetes blood glucose sensors) - Provides techniques, experiments, and protocols ready to be put to use in the lab, in an academic, or industry setting - A collection of 3D-CAD and image files is provided on a companion website