Fundamentals Of Microfluidics And Lab On A Chip For Biological Analysis And Discovery Av Paul C.H. (Simon Fraser University Burnaby British Columbia C

<P>Lab-on-a-chip technology permits us to make many important discoveries that can only be observed at the microscale or the nanoscale. Using this technology, biological and biochemical analyses translate into greater sensitivity, more accurate results, and more valuable findings. Authored by one of the field¿s pioneering researchers, <STRONG>Fundamentals of Microfluidics and Lab on a Chip for Biological Analysis and Discovery</STRONG> focuses on all key aspects of microfluidic lab-on-a-chip technologies to offer an exceptionally cohesive overview of the science, its limitations, breakthroughs made over the years, and currently emerging advances.</P><P>The book emphasizes analytical applications of microfluidic technology and offers in-depth coverage of micromachining methods, microfluidic operations, chemical separations, sample preparation and injection methods, detection technology, and various chemical and biological analyses. Other topics of interest include the use of polymeric c