Microfluidic Apps for off-the-shelf instruments
03.05.2012
Mark D, von Stetten F, Zengerle R
Lab Chip. 2012 Jul 21;12(14):2464-8
Within the last decade a huge increase in research activity in microfluidics could be observed. Despite several commercial success stories, microfluidic chips are not sold in high numbers in mass markets so far. Here we promote a new way of thinking: Designing microfluidic chips in such a way that they can be processed on standard off-the-shelf instruments. Similar to Apps for smartphones those Microfluidic Apps could significantly lower market entry barriers.
