Feature Articles

A Holistic Approach to Airflow Measurements in
Clean Rooms
How and when to accurately measure airflow are important issues in achieving optimum efficiency in a clean room. This article describes the equipment to use, the pros and cons of those methods and adds to the current debate over frequency of measuring.

The Use of Power Beams in Surface Modification
This review of surface modification technologies focuses on the use of power beams, that is, lasers and electron beams, to modify polymer surfaces. A novel
electron-beam materials processing technique is also described that offers scope for generating new types of surface functionality on metals used to construct stents and implants.

Improving the Surface Friction of Silicone
Elastomer Parts
The relatively high coefficient of friction of silicone elastomers can limit the range of applications of these materials. A liquid silicone rubber top coat can be used to improve surface friction of silicone elastomer parts. It can be applied using conventional coating methods. The performance benefits it offers and potential product applications are described.

Sample Preparation in Lab-on-a-Chip Systems
Fully integrated lab-on-chip systems are relatively rare, and no current system can claim to be able to perform all the roles of a laboratory. This article outlines ways of combining specific single modules to form a fully integrated lab-on-a-chip system for deoxyribonucleic acid analysis.

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