BMT-3076 Microfluidics, 5 cr
Additional information
Suitable for postgraduate studies.
Person responsible
Jari Väliaho, Pasi Kallio
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| BMT-3076 2019-01 | 3 - 4 |
Pasi Kallio Veikko Sariola Jari Väliaho |
- to finish all given exercises - to pass the exam |
Learning Outcomes
After the course, the student is able to - name and analyse the effects of scaling in microfluidics - name the most important applications of microfluidics - name the strengths and limitations of microfluidics - explain function principles of the following microfluidic components: micropumps, microvalves, micromixers - name the most important fabrication principles used for manufacturing microfluidic structures and name their strengths, weaknesses and main areas of use - explain the operation principles of polymer microfabrication principles - explain and analyze the main principles of liquid plug flows - fabricate microfluidic structures using PDMS - model microfluidic structures using finite element modeling approach - apply Comsol Multiphysics in modelling and simulation of microfluidic problems - write scintific reports on experiments and results gained - act as a member of a project team and take into account the diversity of actors in international operating environments - be capable of international and intercultural communication and team work - have an ability to accept and utilize justified criticism - see alternative solutions and has had an opportunity to apply creative thinking in solving microfuidic problems
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | analytical modelling of single phase flows | - fluid mechanics theory - Comsol Multiphysics and MATLAB use to model and simulate microfluidic phenomena | flow characterization techniques |
| 2. | electric double-layer and electro-osmosis | electrophoresis and dielectrophoresis | electrohydrodynamic pumps |
| 3. | function principles of microfluidic components: micropumps, microvalves, micromixers | - use of Comsol Multiphysics and MATLAB to model and simulate microfluidic phenomena - application of microfluidic components | detection techniques for biotechnology |
| 4. | surface tension, capillary phenomena and plug flow | ||
| 5. | fabrication of microfluidic components in polymer | fabrication of micro components in other materials (Si, glass, metal, composites) |
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Book | Fundamentals and Applications of Microfluidics | Nguyen, Nam-Trung Wereley, Steve | 9781580538053 | Can be found at TUT eLibrary | Yes | |
| Book | Microfluidics for Biotechnology | Jean Berthier and Pascal Silberzan | 978-1-59693-443-6 | Only selected parts of the book will be covered in the course. | Yes |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| BMT-2310 Johdatus mikrosysteemitekniikkaan | Mandatory | 1 |
| BMT-2316 Introduction to Microsystem Technology | Mandatory | 1 |
1 . One of the courses is obligatory.
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| BMT-3076 Microfluidics, 5 cr | ASE-3076 Microfluidics, 5 cr |