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Author Berthier, Jean, 1952-

Title Microdrops and digital microfluidics / Jean Berthier
Published Norwich, NY : William Andrew Pub., ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 441 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series Micro & nano technologies
Micro & nano technologies.
Contents Digital microfluidics in today's microfluidics -- Theory of wetting -- The physics of droplets -- Electrowetting theory -- EWOD microsystems -- Biological applications of EWOD -- Chemical applications -- Acoustic methods for manipulating droplets -- Introduction to droplet microfluidics and multiphase microflows -- Epilog
Summary After spending over 12 years developing new microsystems for biotechnology especially concerned with the microfluidic aspects of these devices. Jean Berthier is considered a leading authority in the field. Now, following the success of his book, Microfluidics for Biotechnology, Dr. Berthier returns to explain how new miniaturization techniques have dramatically expanded the area of microfluidic applications and microsystems into microdrops and digital microfluidics. Engineers interested in designing more versatile microsystems and students who seek to learn the fundamentals of microfluidics will all appreciate the wide-range of information found within Microdrops and Digital Microfluidics. The most recent developments in digital microfluidics are described in clear detail, with a specific focus on the computational, theoretical and experimental study of microdrops." Over 500 equations and more than 400 illustrations." Authoritative reporting on the latest changes in microfluidic science, where microscopic liquid volumes are handled as ""microdrops"" and separately from ""nanodrops."" " A methodical examination of how liquid microdrops behave in the complex geometries of modern miniaturized systems and interact with different morphological (micro-fabricated, textured) solid substrates." A thorough explanation of how capillary forces act on liquid interfaces in contact with micro-fabricated surfaces." Analysis of how droplets can be manipulated, handled, or transported using electric fields (electrowetting), acoustic actuation (surface acoustic waves), or by a carrier liquid (microflow)." A fresh perspective on the future of microfluidics
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Copyright and#169: Elsevier Science and Technology 2008
English
Subject Atomizers.
Microfluidics -- Equipment and supplies
Spraying equipment.
Electrostatic atomization -- Methodology
Microelectromechanical systems.
Microfluidics -- methods
Nebulizers and Vaporizers
Micro-Electrical-Mechanical Systems
Microchemistry -- methods
atomizers.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Automation.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Robotics.
Atomizers
Microelectromechanical systems
Spraying equipment
Form Electronic book
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