Nanofluidics: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781138035515 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 410 str.

Zhigang Li

Opis

This book will cover main topics about the fundamentals and applications of nanofluidics. These would be nanofluidics, how it differs from classic fluid mechanics, as well as describing the methodologies of nanofluidics, including numerical approaches, e.g. molecular dynamics simulation and experimental techniques.

Spis treści

What is Nanofluidics.Validity of Classic Fluid Mechanics. The Roles of Confinements. Why Nanofluidics.Molecular Dynamics Simulation. Fabrication Techniques for Nanofluidic Systems. Surface Effects. Properties of Fluids in Nanoconfinements. PressureDriven Flows. Thermally Driven Flows. Fluid Infiltration. New Flow Phenomena. Lab-on-Chips.Nanopumps. Flow Manipulation.Analyses of Biomolecules. Biosensing. Nanomedicine. Challenges.Opportunities.

O autorze

Dr. Zhigang Li is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He earned his Ph.D from the University of Delaware in 2005. He is a recipient of the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Overseas Student in 2005. His research areas include nanoscale transport phenomena (nanofluidics, nanoscale heat transfer, and nanoscale transport), droplet-surface interaction, and biosensing.