This volume provides an overview of the recent advances in the field of paper microfluidics, whose innumerable research domains have stimulated considerable efforts to the development of rapid, cost-effective and simplified point-of-care diagnostic systems. The book is divided into three parts viz. theoretical background of paper microfluidics, fabrication techniques for paper-based devices, and broad applications. Each chapter of the book is self-explanatory and focuses on a specific topic and its relation to paper microfluidics and starts with a brief description of the topic?s physical background, essential definitions, and a short story of the recent progress in the relevant field. The book also covers the future outlook, remaining challenges, and emerging opportunities. This book shall be a tremendous up-to-date resource for researchers working in the area globally.
Author: Shantanu Bhattacharya, Sanjay Kumar, Avinash K Agarwal |
Publisher: Springer |
Publication Date: Oct 21, 2019 |
Number of Pages: 225 pages |
Language: English |
Binding: Hardcover |
ISBN-10: 9811504881 |
ISBN-13: 9789811504884 |