[HTML][HTML] Emergence of microfluidics for next generation biomedical devices
The attention in lab-on-a-chip devices with their potent application in medical engineering
has prolonged swiftly over the last ten years. Travelling through the technology …
has prolonged swiftly over the last ten years. Travelling through the technology …
Materials for microfluidic chip fabrication
Through manipulating fluids using microfabricated channeland chamber structures,
microfluidics is a powerful tool to realize high sensitive, high speed, high throughput, and …
microfluidics is a powerful tool to realize high sensitive, high speed, high throughput, and …
From 3D cell culture to organs-on-chips
3D cell-culture models have recently garnered great attention because they often promote
levels of cell differentiation and tissue organization not possible in conventional 2D culture …
levels of cell differentiation and tissue organization not possible in conventional 2D culture …
Engineered in vitro disease models
The ultimate goal of most biomedical research is to gain greater insight into mechanisms of
human disease or to develop new and improved therapies or diagnostics. Although great …
human disease or to develop new and improved therapies or diagnostics. Although great …
Engineers are from PDMS-land, Biologists are from Polystyrenia
As the integration of microfluidics into cell biology research proceeds at an ever-increasing
pace, a critical question for those working at the interface of both disciplines is which device …
pace, a critical question for those working at the interface of both disciplines is which device …
based nanobiosensors for diagnostics
In this review we discuss how nanomaterials can be integrated in diagnostic paper-based
biosensors for the detection of proteins, nucleic acids and cells. In particular first the different …
biosensors for the detection of proteins, nucleic acids and cells. In particular first the different …
Emerging applications of paper-based analytical devices for drug analysis: A review
The use of paper microfluidics to perform chemical measurements for various analytical
applications has gained interest over the last decade. One of the growing applications of …
applications has gained interest over the last decade. One of the growing applications of …
Carbon nanotube reinforced hybrid microgels as scaffold materials for cell encapsulation
Hydrogels that mimic biological extracellular matrix (ECM) can provide cells with mechanical
support and signaling cues to regulate their behavior. However, despite the ability of …
support and signaling cues to regulate their behavior. However, despite the ability of …
Detection of ovulation, a review of currently available methods
The ability to identify the precise time of ovulation is important for women who want to plan
conception or practice contraception. Here, we review the current literature on various …
conception or practice contraception. Here, we review the current literature on various …
A perspective on paper-based microfluidics: Current status and future trends
“Paper-based microfluidics” or “lab on paper,” as a burgeoning research field with its
beginning in 2007, provides a novel system for fluid handling and fluid analysis for a variety …
beginning in 2007, provides a novel system for fluid handling and fluid analysis for a variety …