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Book SynopsisLabs on Chip: Principles, Design and Technology provides a complete reference for the complex field of labs on chip in biotechnology. Merging three main areas fluid dynamics, monolithic micro- and nanotechnology, and out-of-equilibrium biochemistrythis text integrates coverage of technology issues with strong theoretical explanations of design techniques. Analyzing each subject from basic principles to relevant applications, this book:
- Describes the biochemical elements required to work on labs on chip
- Discusses fabrication, microfluidic, and electronic and optical detection techniques
- Addresses planar technologies, polymer microfabrication, and process scalability to huge volumes
- Presents a global view of current lab-on-chip research and development
- Devotes an entire chapter to labs on chip for genetics
Summarizing in one source the different technical competencies required, Labs on Chip: Principles, Design
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"... a bright example of a truly interdisciplinary text. I was much impressed by its completeness. ... useful for a broad class of readers."
—Fabrizio Frezza, Sapienza – Università di Roma, Italy
Table of ContentsIntroduction. Elements of Organic Chemistry. Elements of Biochemistry. Biochemical Assays and Sequencing Techniques. Planar Technology. Polymer Technology. Back-End Technologies. Fluid Dynamics in Microfluidic Circuits. Microfluidic Building Blocks. Surface Functionalization. Electronic Detection. Optical Detection. Building Blocks for Genetics. References. Appendices.
