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62 articles for “Microfluidic devices”
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Short Report to Describe the Surface-driven Microfluidic Flow in Fluid Mechanics
Abstract: In this short report, a brief review on surface-driven microfluidic flow is provided. Also, the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique are used to fabricate a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device. Dyed ethylene glycol is prepared as working liquid to test the fabricated device. The surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed ethylene glycol is recorded by a CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics Read article
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Surface-Driven Microfluidic Flow in Fluid Mechanics
Abstract: In this short report, a brief review on surface-driven microfluidic flow is provided. Also, the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique are used to fabricate a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device. Dyed ethylene glycol is prepared as working liquid to test the fabricated device. The surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed ethylene glycol is recorded by a CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Experimental Demonstration on the Leakage-Free Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Red Dye
Abstract: In this work, two individual SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. Commercially available red-colored food dye is used as the working liquid. Microfluidic leakage is observed between the glass lid and SU-8 based microchannel substrate due to the improper indirect bonding technique. Leakage-free surface-driven capillary flow is observed due to the proper indirect bonding technique. CMOS camera is used to capture …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Dyed Aqueous Ethanol in the PMMA Microchannel Fabricated by Maskless Lithography, Hot Embossing Lithography and Direct Bonding Technique
Abstract: AbstractPolymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) as polymer is used to fabricate a dual sudden expansion microchannel by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique inside the cleanroom laboratory. Dyed aqueous ethanol (90% dyed water, 10% ethanol) is used as working liquid to record the surface-driven capillary flow in the fabricated microfluidic device using a CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second. This …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 37–40 Read article
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Short Report on Capillary Flow in Microfluidics
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is fabricated by masklesslithography and indirect bonding technique. The sealing between glass lid and SU-8 basedmicrochannel structure is performed by indirect bonding technique during the hard baking. Dyed wateris prepared as working liquid to record the surface-driven capillary flow in microfluidics using a CMOScamera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second. Thiswork may …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 34–37 Read article
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Short Experimental Report on Lithographic Technique in Microfluidics
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is fabricated by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. The sealing by indirect bonding technique is perform during the hard baking in maskless lithography. Dyed ethylene glycol is prepared as the working liquid. A CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used to record the surface-driven microfluidic flow of …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Passive Capillary Flow of Aqueous Microparticle Suspensions in the Sudden Expansion PMMA Microchannels
Abstract: AbstractAuthor has fabricated a set of sudden expansions micro channels in the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic devices by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography, drilling, air dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma processing, direct bonding technique and chip separation technique. The surface-driven capillary flow of dyed water and three individual aqueous microparticle suspensions are studied with respect to the effects of channel aspect ratio, effective viscosity and surface wettability. The number densities …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Advancements in Polymeric Capillary Materials for Chromatographic Applications
Abstract: Traditionally, glass capillaries have been the material of choice due to their inertness, transparency, and precision in delivering small sample volumes. However, glass capillaries have significant drawbacks, including fragility, limited flexibility, and difficulties in modification for specialized applications. Recent advancements in polymer chemistry have introduced novel polymeric capillary materials that offer several advantages over conventional glass capillaries. Additionally, they exhibit enhanced durability and resistance to a broad range of chemicals, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 137–144 Read article
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Investigating the Influence of Process Parameters on Photochemical Machining of Phosphor Bronze Alloy Microchannels
Abstract: Microchannels are widely employed in microfluidic devices, biomedical systems, and compact heat exchangers, where their functional efficiency depends strongly on surface finish, dimensional control, and edge quality. Traditional machining techniques often face limitations in producing such features with the required precision, prompting the use of advanced micromachining methods. In the present work, photochemical machining (PCM) has been applied to fabricate serpentine-shaped microchannels in phosphor bronze. The study systematically investigates the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 837–846 Read article
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Fractional Calculus-Based Analysis of Magneto-Thermal Nanofluid Flow Over Stretching and Shrinking Surfaces
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive investigation of magneto-thermal hybrid nanofluid flow over stretching and shrinking surfaces using a fractional calculus framework to capture the memory and hereditary characteristics of complex fluid transport phenomena. The proposed model incorporates the effects of magnetic field intensity, thermal radiation, viscous dissipation, Brownian motion, and thermophoretic diffusion on the velocity and temperature distributions within the boundary layer region. A fractional-order derivative formulation is employed to …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Experimental Study on the Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Aqueous Microparticle Suspensions in the Straight PMMA Microchannels
Abstract: The straight polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microchannels are fabricated by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. Total 120 individual PMMA microfluidic devices are fabricated by author’s own hands-on completely. Total 120 individual audio video interleave files as ‘FileName.avi’ are recorded and analyzed by author. The surface-driven capillary flow of different aqueous microparticle suspensions are recorded in these straight PMMA microchannels. The effects of channel aspect ratio, effective viscosity …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Automated Blood Cell Counting and Disease Identification Using Image Processing: Implications for Polymer Composite- Based Biomedical Diagnostic Devices
Abstract: Accurate quantification of blood cells is central to clinical decision-making and to the performance of emerging polymer composite–based diagnostic platforms. This work presents a cost-effective, image-processing pipeline for automated counting of red blood cells (including overlapping cells), white blood cells, and platelets from Leishman-stained peripheral blood smears, and articulates its relevance to polymer composite microfluidic and biosensor devices. Implemented in Python with OpenCV, the workflow performs grayscale conversion, median/Gaussian denoising, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 262–270 Read article
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Short Report on Polymer Based Automated Fluid Machines for Applications in Microfluidics
Abstract: In this experimental work, a couple of gradual expansion microchannels are fabricated by polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) using the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethylene glycol and dyed water are the prepared working liquids. The CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used to record each surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed ethylene glycol and dyed water in the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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How Microfluidics Are Used in Modern Science: Lab-on-A-Chip
Abstract: Microfluidics has changed modern research by making lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technologies that combine multiple lab functions into small, portable devices. These little platforms make it easier to correctly handle small amounts of fluid, which saves time, money, reagents, and automation. This article talks about microfluidics and how it helps LOC technology go forward in all areas of science. We look at important uses of biomedical diagnostics, drug development, environmental monitoring, and …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 35–48 Read article
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Effect of PMMA Micropillars on the Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Dyed Aqueous Ethanol in PMMA Microchannels
Abstract: In this work, dyed aqueous ethanol (60% ethanol, 40% dyed water) is prepared as the working liquid. The effect of surface modification on the microfluidic flow of aqueous ethanol is studied in the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) devices. The effect of surface area to volume ratio on microfluidic flow of aqueous ethanol is also studied. The effect of microfluidic friction on microfluidic flow of aqueous ethanol is also studied. This work will …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Next Generation Immunoassays for Infectious Diseases of Animals
Abstract: Veterinary diagnostics has an essential role to play in the management and control of infectious diseases. Immunodiagnostics originated towards the end of 19th century with the advent of agglutination- and precipitation-based serological techniques. Progress in immunodiagnostics during the 20th century is marked by development of complement fixation test, and later, fluoro-, radio- and enzyme-immunoassays during 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, respectively. Various immunodiagnostic test formats were improved for their performance characteristics …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 22–43 Read article
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Role of Fluid Engineering in Biomedical and Healthcare Systems: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Fluid engineering — the study and application of fluid behavior, transport, and interaction — has become a cornerstone of modern biomedical and healthcare systems. This review synthesizes the multifaceted roles fluid engineering plays across diagnostics, therapeutics, biomedical devices, and physiological modeling. Micro-fluidics enables precise manipulation of microliter and nanoliter volumes, facilitating rapid point-of-care diagnostics, high-throughput screening, and the fabrication of uniform nano particles for targeted drug delivery. In cardiovascular medicine, …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Polymeric Microfluidic Chips for Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostic Testing
Abstract: Polymeric microfluidic chips have emerged as promising platforms for rapid point-of-care (POC) diagnostic testing by integrating sample preparation, fluid manipulation, biochemical reactions, and signal detection within compact and potentially low-cost devices. Their compatibility with materials such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate (PC), and polymer–paper composites provide considerable flexibility in device design and manufacturing. Advances in soft lithography, injection moulding, hot embossing, laser …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology in Sensor Formation
Abstract: The field of sensor formation stands at the vibrant intersection of modern chemistry and chemical technology, driven by an insatiable demand for precise, rapid, and sensitive detection across myriad applications. This paper explores the foundational and transformative role these disciplines play in engineering next-generation sensing platforms. Modern chemistry, through its atomic-level precision in synthesizing novel responsive materials – ranging from advanced polymers and supramolecular architectures to cutting-edge nanomaterials like graphene, …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Short Review on the Particle Image Velocimetry in Fluid Mechanics
Abstract: In this short review, the reports by few authors on particle image velocimetry are briefly described. The features of particle image velocimetry are briefly mentioned. Also, in this short review, an experimental demonstration on microfluidic flow is presented by Mukhopadhyay as author. A single microchannel bend is fabricated by microfabrication techniques. Dyed water is prepared as working liquid. The surface-driven capillary flow of dyed water is recorded and shown corresponding …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 10–14 Read article