The topological properties of an object, associated with an integer called the topological
invariant, are global features that cannot change continuously but only through abrupt …

Electrochemical biosensors and associated lab-on-a-chip devices are the analytical system
of choice when rapid and on-site results are needed in medical diagnostics and food safety …

Droplet microfluidics generates and manipulates discrete droplets through immiscible
multiphase flows inside microchannels. Due to its remarkable advantages, droplet …

Following the advancements in microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technologies, a novel
biomedical application for microfluidic based devices has emerged in recent years and …

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is the predominant material used for organ-on-a-chip devices
and microphysiological systems (MPSs) due to its ease-of-use, elasticity, optical …

Abstract 3D printing is becoming increasingly prevalent in modern chemistry laboratories.
This technology provides chemists with the ability to design, prototype and print functional …

Flexible electronics has significantly advanced over the last few years, as devices and
circuits from nanoscale structures to printed thin films have started to appear …

Miniaturization has been the driving force of scientific and technological advances over
recent decades. Recently, flexibility has gained significant interest, particularly in …

Abstract Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices are broadly used for research in the life sciences and
diagnostics and represent a very fast moving field. LOC devices are designed, prototyped …

Droplet based microfluidics is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field of research combining
soft matter physics, biochemistry and microsystems engineering. Its applications range from …