Advances in digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) and its emerging biomedical applications
Since the invention of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in 1985, PCR has played a
significant role in molecular diagnostics for genetic diseases, pathogens, oncogenes and …
significant role in molecular diagnostics for genetic diseases, pathogens, oncogenes and …
Micro total analysis systems. Recent developments
T Vilkner, D Janasek, A Manz - Analytical chemistry, 2004 - ACS Publications
The area of micro total analysis systems (μTAS), also called “lab on a chip” or miniaturized
analysis systems, is growing rapidly. This paper represents an update of the earlier reviews …
analysis systems, is growing rapidly. This paper represents an update of the earlier reviews …
A practical guide for the fabrication of microfluidic devices using glass and silicon
This paper describes the main protocols that are used for fabricating microfluidic devices
from glass and silicon. Methods for micropatterning glass and silicon are surveyed, and their …
from glass and silicon. Methods for micropatterning glass and silicon are surveyed, and their …
PCR microfluidic devices for DNA amplification
C Zhang, J Xu, W Ma, W Zheng - Biotechnology advances, 2006 - Elsevier
The miniaturization of biological and chemical analytical devices by micro-electro-
mechanical-systems (MEMS) technology has posed a vital influence on such fields as …
mechanical-systems (MEMS) technology has posed a vital influence on such fields as …
Evolution of temperature profiles in TiNi films for elastocaloric cooling
H Ossmer, F Lambrecht, M Gültig, C Chluba, E Quandt… - Acta materialia, 2014 - Elsevier
The time-resolved strain and temperature profiles of magnetron-sputtered pseudoelastic
TiNi films of 20 μm thickness are investigated during tensile stress cycling for different strain …
TiNi films of 20 μm thickness are investigated during tensile stress cycling for different strain …
Recent developments in polymer MEMS
C Liu - Advanced Materials, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
MEMS sensors and actuators. Polymer materials provide many advantages in terms of cost …
Digital polymerase chain reaction technology–recent advances and future perspectives
Digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) technology has remained a “hot topic” in the last
two decades due to its potential applications in cell biology, genetic engineering, and …
two decades due to its potential applications in cell biology, genetic engineering, and …
Microfluidic devices for forensic DNA analysis: A review
Microfluidic devices may offer various advantages for forensic DNA analysis, such as
reduced risk of contamination, shorter analysis time and direct application at the crime …
reduced risk of contamination, shorter analysis time and direct application at the crime …
Bead-based microfluidic immunoassays: the next generation
CT Lim, Y Zhang - Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 2007 - Elsevier
Microfluidic devices possess many advantages like high throughput, short analysis time,
small volume and high sensitivity that fulfill all the important criteria of an immunoassay used …
small volume and high sensitivity that fulfill all the important criteria of an immunoassay used …
Online thermal resistance and reliability characteristic monitoring of power modules with Ag sinter joining and Pb, Pb-free solders during power cycling test by SiC …
Despite the rapid progression of silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, the thermal
characteristic evaluation during power cycling at high temperature (> 200° C) is an issue. In …
characteristic evaluation during power cycling at high temperature (> 200° C) is an issue. In …