A Review of State-of-the-Art Microfluidic Technologies for Environmental Applications: Detection and Remediation

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Journal Glob Chall

Date 2019 Oct 1

PMID 31565355

Citations 14

Authors

Maxine Yew

Yong Ren

Kai Seng Koh

Chenggong Sun

Colin Snape

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Abstract

Microfluidic systems have advanced beyond natural and life science applications and lab-on-a-chip uses. A growing trend of employing microfluidic technologies for environmental detection has emerged thanks to the precision, time-effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of advanced microfluidic systems. This paper reviews state-of-the-art microfluidic technologies for environmental applications, such as on-site environmental monitoring and detection. Microdevices are extensively used in collecting environmental samples as a means to facilitate detection and quantification of targeted components with minimal quantities of samples. Likewise, microfluidic-inspired approaches for separation and treatment of contaminated water and air, such as the removal of heavy metals and waterborne pathogens from wastewater and carbon capture are also investigated.

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