Infrared treatment allows manufacture of tiny devices without damaging polymer components
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 06:20
in Physics & Chemistry
Microfluidic devices are allowing microelectronic engineers to shrink laboratories to the size of a computer chip. By ferrying reagents through a series of microscopic channels and reservoirs carved into a flat plate, researchers can develop new chemical reactions or monitor the cellular effects of drugs on a much smaller scale, potentially saving time and money.