microfluidics

American  

[mahy-kroh-floo-id-iks] / ˌmaɪ kroʊ fluˈɪd ɪks /

noun

1. the science of the behavior of fluids at very small volumes or flowing in very small channels typically measured in tens of micrometers, as in microminiaturized devices: used in many technologies, including those involved in DNA analysis, immunoassays, chemical synthesis, and optics.

   With recent advances in microfluidics and on-demand drug manufacturing, your pharmacist could soon be tailoring your prescription to the exact dose and formulation you need.

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Etymology

Origin of microfluidics

First recorded in 1995–2000; micro- ( def. ) + fluidics ( def. )

Example Sentences

The company is still working on liquid-based cooling ideas, including microfluidics, where tiny channels of liquid flow through the many layers of a silicon chip.

From BBC

Recent progress in areas like microfluidics, stretchable electronics and wireless communication has made it possible to build a new class of wearable sensors.

From Science Daily

"And what better example of microfluidics in nature than plant roots and fungal hyphae? So, we set out to develop a method that could harness the natural growth patterns of these organisms and create optimized microfluidic networks."

From Science Daily

This work was conducted by the research team of Professor Anderson Ho Cheung Shum's Microfluidics and Soft Matter Team in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering.

From Science Daily

By exploring and realising the potential of microfluidics for more efficient biofluid processing and analysis, the team realises that new paradigms in designing and fabricating fluidic devices are needed.

From Science Daily