Springer Paper Microfluidics: Theory and Applications (Advanced Functional Materials and Sensors)

This volume provides an overview of the recent advances in the field of paper microfluidics, whose  innumerable research domains have stimulated considerable efforts to the development of rapid, cost-effective and simplified point-of-care diagnostic systems. The book is divided into three parts viz. theoretical background of paper microfluidics, fabrication techniques for paper-based devices, and broad applications. Each chapter of the book is self-explanatory and focuses on a specific topic and its relation to paper microfluidics and starts with a brief description of the topic’s physical background, essential definitions, and a short story of the recent progress in the relevant field. The book also covers the future outlook, remaining challenges, and emerging opportunities. This book shall be a tremendous up-to-date resource for researchers working in the area globally. From the Back Cover This volume provides an overview of the recent advances in the field of paper microfluidics, whose  innumerable research domains have stimulated considerable efforts to the development of rapid, cost-effective and simplified point-of-care diagnostic systems. The book is divided into three parts viz. theoretical background of paper microfluidics, fabrication techniques for paper-based devices, and broad applications. Each chapter of the book is self-explanatory and focuses on a specific topic and its relation to paper microfluidics and starts with a brief description of the topic’s physical background, essential definitions, and a short story of the recent progress in the relevant field. The book also covers the future outlook, remaining challenges, and emerging opportunities. This book shall be a tremendous up-to-date resource for researchers working in the area globally. About the Author Dr. Shantanu Bhattacharya (PhD) is a Dr. Gurumukh T. and Veena M. Mehta Chair and Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Head of Design Program at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Prior to this, he completed his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas and a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Missouri at Columbia, United States of America. He completed his postdoctoral training at the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue University. Dr. Bhattacharya’s main research interests are Design and development of micro- nanosensors and actuation platforms, nano-energetic materials, micro and nanofabrication technologies, water remediation using visible light photocatalysis and product design and development. He has many awards and accolades to his credit which includes the Institution of Engineers Young engineer award, the Institute of Smart structures and systems young scientist award, the national design research best mechanical engineering award, fellowship from the high energetic materials institute at Australia, fellowship of the Institution of Engineers of India etc. Dr. Bhattacharya has guided many PhD and masters’ students and has many peer-reviewed international journal publications, patents, books, and conference proceedings. Dr. Sanjay Kumar is currently a Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore, Singapore. He received his PhD in design and fabrication of functionally engineered materials from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India. His research focuses on the development of design and development of acoustic metamaterials, acoustic wave control, paper-based analytical devices for point-of-care diagnostic applications, synthesis of nanoscale materials with controllable size and shape, design of multifunctional materials through self-assembly of nanoparticles, additive manufacturing processes, theoretical modeling and optimization, finite-element based numerical simulation, etc. He has published eight journal papers in peer reviewed international journals, six book chapters, and two