Since the first reports two decades ago, droplet-based systems have emerged as a
compelling tool for microbiological and (bio) chemical science, with droplet flow providing …

In this critical review, we present an overview of the current progress in synthesis of micro
and nanostructures by using microfluidics techniques. Emphasis is placed on processes that …

Micromachining and micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technologies can be used to
produce complex structures, devices and systems on the scale of micrometers. Initially …

Nanoimprint lithography (NIL) is a high throughput, high-resolution parallel patterning
method in which a surface pattern of a stamp is replicated into a material by mechanical …

The manufacture of high-performance electronic devices with micrometre or even
submicrometre dimensions by solution processing and direct printing, requires the ability to …

Although a molecular monolayer is only a few nanometers thick it can completely change
the properties of a surface. Molecular monolayers can be readily prepared using the …

As the size of electronic and mechanical devices shrinks to the nanometre regime,
performance begins to be dominated by surface forces. For example, friction, wear and …

Interfacial adhesion and friction are important factors in determining the performance and
reliability of microelectro-mechanical systems. We demonstrate that the adhesion of …

Polymer materials, including elastomers, plastics and fibers, are being actively used for
MEMS sensors and actuators. Polymer materials provide many advantages in terms of cost …

Methods and apparatus for implementing microfluidic analysis devices are provided. A
monolithic elastomer membrane associated with an integrated pneumatic manifold allows …