microfluidics

Noun

Meaning

The science concerned with the design and construction of microminiaturized devices containing chambers and tunnels through which fluids flow in a controlled manner; used to construct labs on a chip, ink-jet printer heads etc.

(physics) The study of microfluids.

Examples

Active microfluidics refers to the defined manipulation of the working fluid by active (micro) components such as micropumps or micro valves. Source: Internet

Although droplets are manipulated in confined microfluidic channels, since the control on droplets is not independent, it should not be confused as "digital microfluidics". Source: Internet

Microfluidics for cell research for inter-cellular pathways that are relevant to diseases of the brain. Source: Internet

One common actuation method for digital microfluidics is electrowetting -on-dielectric ( EWOD ). Source: Internet

Continuous-flow microfluidics These technologies are based on the manipulation of continuous liquid flow through microfabricated channels. Source: Internet

Interest in droplet-based microfluidics systems has been growing substantially in past decades. Source: Internet

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