microfluidischen

Microfluidischen, also known as microfluidics, is a field of science and engineering that deals with the behavior, precise control, and manipulation of fluids that are geometrically confined to a length scale of micrometers. At this scale, the physical properties of fluids, such as surface tension and viscosity, become dominant over inertial forces. Microfluidic devices, often referred to as lab-on-a-chip systems, integrate multiple laboratory functions onto a single small chip, typically made of glass, silicon, or polymers. These devices channel incredibly small volumes of fluids, ranging from nanoliters to picoliters.

The principles of microfluidics are applied across a wide range of disciplines. In biology and medicine, microfluidic devices are used for diagnostics, drug screening, cell sorting, and single-cell analysis. They enable faster, more sensitive, and more cost-effective testing. In chemistry, microfluidics facilitates high-throughput synthesis, reaction optimization, and precise control of chemical processes. The technology also finds applications in environmental monitoring, food safety, and advanced materials science. The miniaturization offered by microfluidics allows for reduced reagent consumption, faster reaction times, and improved portability of analytical systems.