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Micro-Fluidic and Lab-on-a-Chip Technology

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New Avenues to Efficient Chemical Synthesis

Part of the book series: Ernst Schering Foundation Symposium Proceedings ((SCHERING FOUND,volume 2006/3))

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By reducing the operational dimensions of a conventional macro-fluidic-based system down to the micron scale, one can not only reduce the sample volume, but also access a range of unique characteristics, which are not achievable in conventional macro-scale systems. This chapter will discuss the unique properties of miniaturised systems based on micro-fluidic and Lab-on-a-Chip technology and consider how these may influence the overall performance associated with chemical and biological processing. Some consideration will also be given to the selection of materials and/or surface modifications that will be proactive in exploiting the high surface area and thermal and mass transfer properties, to enhance process performance.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, The University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX, UK

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Zhang, X., Haswell, S.J. (2007). Micro-Fluidic and Lab-on-a-Chip Technology. In: Seeberger, P., Blume, T. (eds) New Avenues to Efficient Chemical Synthesis. Ernst Schering Foundation Symposium Proceedings, vol 2006/3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/2789_2007_026

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