Complex Fluid-Flows in Microfluidics

This monograph contains expert knowledge on complex fluid-flows in microfluidic devices. The topical spectrum includes, but is not limited to, aspects such as the analysis, experimental characterization, numerical simulations and numerical optimization. The target audience primarily comprises researchers who intend to embark on activities in microfluidics. The book can also be beneficial as supplementary reading in graduate courses. Front Matter....Pages i-xi Complex Fluids and Rheometry in Microfluidics....Pages 1-23 Microfabrication Techniques for Microfluidic Devices....Pages 25-51 Fluid-Flow Characterization in Microfluidics....Pages 53-71 Numerical Simulations of Complex Fluid-Flows at Microscale....Pages 73-94 Numerical Optimization in Microfluidics....Pages 95-108 Back Matter....Pages 109-111