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Metasurfaces, the two-dimensional analog of metamaterials, have attracted progressively increasing attention in recent years due to their planar configurations and, thus, ease of fabrication, while...

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Since the concept of micro total analysis systems ( -TAS) has been advocated, various kinds of micro/nano devices have been developed by researchers in many fields, such as in chemistry, chemical...

Micro- and nano-scale manufacturing has been the subject of ever more research and industrial focus over the past 10 years. Traditional lithography-based technology forms the basis of...

This reprint delves into the advanced methodologies and cutting-edge technologies used in the field of micro and nano manufacturing; it provides an exploration of the theoretical foundations and...

Micro/nanofluidic chips have found increasing applications in the analysis of chemical and biological samples over the past two decades. Electrokinetics has become the method of choice in these...

This special issue book entitled "Micro/nanofluidic devices for Single Cell Analysis" is also uniquely comprehensive insofar as it not only deals with problems that are directly related to fluidics...

Investigating the microbiome is on the frontier of science. It has the potential to resolve many issues in the realms of energy, food, human health, the environment, and biotechnology. Scientists are...

Microfabricated devices and systems capable of micromanipulation are well-suited for the manipulation of cells. These technologies are capable of a variety of functions, including cell trapping, cell...

The reprint will help young readers discover systematic research and reviews of the various topics in the field of microfluidic-based biosensing. This reprint contains empirical studies and...

Microfluidics for Biomedical Applications (2nd Edition)Author: Nan XiangPublisher: Mdpi AGPublication Date: Dec 24, 2024Number of Pages: 246 pagesBinding: Hardback or Cased BookISBN-10:...

Nowadays, we meet microsystems in a variety of devices used in modern life. They are used, for example, in medicine, biology, industry, home appliances, transport, and aerospace. One of the main...

This Special Issue delves into the intricate world of miRNAs as modulators of gene expression regulation. These small non-coding RNAs are at the heart of post-transcriptional modulation of gene...

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) constitute a large family of small, approximately 20-22-nucleotide, non-coding RNAs that are involved in gene regulation, mainly at the post-transcriptional level. Multiple lines...

Microstructure design is key in targeting the desired material's properties. It is therefore essential to understand the relationship between the properties and the microstructure, as well as what is...

This reprint is a collection of original research papers that cover recent developments in the field of microstructure engineering of metals and alloys. Microstructure and its engineering are of high...

Microstructural properties and failure behaviors of cementitious composites provide essential information about the underlying causes of their mechanical performance and durability. A systematic...

The non-ionizing nature of microwave radiation and low-cost microwave electronics offer innovative solutions for medical diagnoses, treatment, and health monitoring. Researchers of antennas,...

This reprint focuses on the most advanced theories, models, algorithms, and products related to microwave remote sensing of soil moisture. Over the past few decades, significant efforts have been...

Migraine is a prevalent and burdensome neurological disorder characterized by throbbing headaches, sensory disturbances, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Due to its severe symptoms and...

Migraine and headache are highly prevalent common diseases; however, the pathogenesis of these primary headaches has not been completely revealed. Recent advances and clinical applications of CGRP...

This Special Issue on "Migrants and Human Rights Protections" delves into human rights law's enduring struggles to extend protections to migrants. The contributions engage with this subject-matter...

Milk is a nutritious food item with various beneficial properties and has a long tradition in nutrition, having been part of human diet for thousands of years.The composition of milk varies among...

The primary goals of this Special Issue are to encourage readers to become more familiar with the range of mind-body therapies and to explore their application in the pediatric clinical setting. The...

Water is the source of life, the key to production, and the foundation of ecology. On one hand, water in mines is facing unprecedented challenges from various sources of pollution, which in turn...

In human social development, the consumption of fossil energy, especially coal, has promoted economic prosperity, cultural exchanges, and social progress. With shallow coal resources exhausted, coal...

Minerals are very significant components of coal from both academic and practical perspectives. Minerals may react when the coal is burned, either forming an ash residue, or, in many cases, releasing...

The present book reports recent contributions from research in the field of quartz and other silica minerals. The various forms of silica (SiO2) represent important constituents of the Earth crust...

Progress in the exploitation of natural raw materials is based on the interconnection between laboratory, numerical, and industrial research and the analysis of the results. These constitute the...

The success of mining innovative development, as a part of the global transition to sustainable development, is determined by interdisciplinary research that combines innovations in the extraction of...