Hidden in Plain Sight
the history, science, and engineering of microfluidic technology
$155.76
- Hardcover
264 pages
- Release Date
30 May 2022
Summary
The Invisible Revolution: Unveiling the World of Microfluidics
Stories behind essential microfluidic devices, from the inkjet printer to DNA sequencing chip.
Hidden from view, microfluidics underlies a variety of devices that are essential to our lives, from inkjet printers to glucometers for the monitoring of diabetes. Microfluidics—which refers to the technology of miniature fluidic devices and the study of fluids at submillimeter levels—is invisible to most of us because …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262046893 |
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| ISBN-10: | 026204689X |
| Author: | Albert Folch |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 264 |
| Release Date: | 30 May 2022 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“Truly wonderful… In part because Folch’s writing style is so remarkably clear, anyone interested in science and technology will appreciate and benefit from this fascinating book.”—CHOICE Connects“By encouraging scholars to focus more closely on the intersection of microelectronics and biotechnology, Hidden in Plain Sight sets the stage for future books and articles that will situate these developments within a broader social context.” —H-Sci-Med-Tech
About The Author
Albert Folch
Albert Folch is Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Washington. He is the author of the widely used textbook Introduction to BioMEMS and other books.
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