▪ Abstract Fluid flow at the microscale exhibits unique phenomena that can be leveraged to
fabricate devices and components capable of performing functions useful for biological …

In this paper transport through nanochannels is assessed, both of liquids and of dissolved
molecules or ions. First, we review principles of transport at the nanoscale, which will involve …

The ζ-potential of a solid–liquid interface is an important surface characterization quantity for
applications ranging from the development of biomedical polymers to the design of …

This report describes a UV laser photoablation method for the production of miniaturized
liquid-handling systems on polymer substrate chips. The fabrication of fluid channel and …

Poly (dimethylsiloxane)(PDMS)-based microfluidic devices are increasing in popularity due
to their ease of fabrication and low costs. Despite this, there is a tremendous need for …

We report here the chemical modification of poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) surfaces by
their reaction with the monoanion of α, ω-diaminoalkanes (aminolysis reaction) to yield …

The use of UV/ozone surface treatments for achieving low temperature bonds between
PMMA and COC microfluidic substrates is evaluated. Low temperature bond strengths …

The electro-osmotically modulated hemodynamic across an artery with multiple stenosis is
mathematically evaluated. The non-Newtonian behaviour of blood flow is tackled by utilizing …

Poly (dimethylsiloxane)(PDMS) capillary electrophoresis (CE) microchips were modified by
a dynamic coating method that provided stable electroosmotic flow (EOF) with respect to pH …

A micromachined chemical analysis device based on capillary electrophoresis has been
successfully used for very fast size separation of a synthetic mixture of fluorescent …