microfluidicbased
Microfluidic-based technologies refer to systems and devices that manipulate small volumes of fluids, typically in channels with dimensions from tens to hundreds of micrometers. Working at this scale leverages laminar flow, high surface-to-volume ratios, and precise control of mixing, heating, and chemical reactions. Common materials include polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for rapid prototyping and thermoplastics for scalable production. Common fabrication methods include soft lithography, laser ablation, and 3D printing.
Architectures are varied: continuous-flow microfluidics, which transports fluids through networks of channels; droplet-based microfluidics, which compartmentalizes
Applications include point-of-care diagnostic tests, rapid chemical synthesis, single-cell analysis, high-throughput screening, organ-on-a-chip models, and environmental