Microfluidics-Enabled Soft Manufacture

This book covers state-of-the-art development in microfluidics-enabled soft manufacturing (MESM), which fills the gap between nano-/micro-scale structures and large-scale fabrication of materials for practical use. It offers a comprehensive insight into the microfluidic generation of fluid systems as liquid templates for the modular fabrication of microparticles, microfibers, and porous materials. MESM enriches the compositional and structural diversity of engineered materials for tailored properties and functionalities, broadening the application horizons across interdisciplinary fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 313 pages
Publication date: 12 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the cutting-edge advancements in microfluidics-enabled soft manufacturing (MESM),spanning from fundamental principles to practical applications. It addresses the longstanding challenge of achieving precise control over nano-/micro-scale structures while simultaneously facilitating large-scale fabrication of materials for real-world use. By harnessing the power of microfluidics, MESM bridges the gap between the diverse length scales involved in manufacturing processes. It provides a deep understanding of the microfluidic generation of fluid systems, including droplets, bubbles, jets, emulsions, and foams, which are categorized into individual templates, one-dimensional arrays, and two-/three-dimensional assemblies for the modular fabrication of microparticles, microfibers, and porous materials, respectively. MESM enriches the compositional and structural diversity of engineered materials, enabling the development of tailored properties and functionalities for a wide range of interdisciplinary fields, including engineering, environment, physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. This book serves as a valuable resource for graduate students, postgraduates, researchers, and practitioners/professionals engaged in micro and nanofabrication, materials science, surface science, fluid dynamics, and engineering. By systematically organizing this emerging yet versatile and powerful technology, it aims to facilitate the realization of its full potential and contribute to the advancement of manufacturing and scientific endeavors.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030964610
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022