Emerging Trends in Microfluidics Based Devices. Issue 5 (24th February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Solanki, Shipra; Pandey, Chandra M.; Gupta, Rajinder K.; Malhotra, Bansi D.
• Is Part Of: Biotechnology journal. Volume 15:Issue 5(2020)
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• Publication Date: 2020-02-24
• Subjects: biosensors -- field‐deployable systems -- lab‐on‐a‐disc -- microfluidic devices -- organ‐on‐a‐ chip -- point‐of‐care diagnostics -- soil‐on‐a‐chip; Biotechnology -- Periodicals; 660.605
• DOI: 10.1002/biot.201900279
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1860-6768

Abstract

Abstract: One of the major challenges for scientists and engineers today is to develop technologies for the improvement of human health in both developed and developing countries. However, the need for cost‐effective, high‐performance diagnostic techniques is very crucial for providing accessible, affordable, and high‐quality healthcare devices. In this context, microfluidic‐based devices (MFDs) offer powerful platforms for automation and integration of complex tasks onto a single chip. The distinct advantage of MFDs lies in precise control of the sample quantities and flow rate of samples and reagents that enable quantification and detection of analytes with high resolution and sensitivity. With these excellent properties, microfluidics (MFs) have been used for various applications in healthcare, along with other biological and medical areas. This review focuses on the emerging demands of MFs in different fields such as biomedical diagnostics, environmental analysis, food and agriculture research, etc., in the last three or so years. It also aims to reveal new opportunities in these areas and future prospects of commercial MFDs. Abstract : Microfluidics have been used for various applications in healthcare, along with other biological and medical areas. This review focuses on the emerging demands of microfluidics in different fields including molecular diagnostics, environmental analysis, and food and agriculture research, etc. It also aims to reveal new opportunities in these areas and future prospects of commercial microfluidics based devices.