Microfluidics is a relatively young field of science and technology. Its beginnings reach back until the early 1980s. The development was initiated on one hand by microsystems technology and on the other hand by the continuously need for processing small amounts of liquids. Nowadays microfluidics offers a variety of tools and procedures to handle minute amounts of liquids. In this lecture the sturdent gets familiar with the relevant fluidic theory, the applied technoligies, the microfluidic components and systems.
At nanoscale dimensions, different physical phenomena start to dominate; this leads to new scientific insights and applications.
During this course, the fundamental principles of micro- and nanofluidics will be explained. Several state-of -the-art nanofluidic systems will be presented and discussed (working principles, fabrication, testing).
Chapter:
- Introduction
- Theorie
- Technologies
- Electrokinetics
- Channels
- Mixing
- Separation and Sorting
- Valves
- Pumps
- Microdroplets
- Centrifugal Microfluidics
- Systems
Written exame on the last day of the lecuture.
For those who cannot join this exam: Just send an email to franz.keplinger@tuwien.ac.at and you will normally get an appointment for an oral exam within one week.
