This book explores the status of paper-based diagnostic solutions or Microfluidics 2.0. The
contributors explore: how paper-based tests can be widely distributed and utilized by
semi-skilled personnel how close to commercial applications the technology has become and
what is still required to make paper-based diagnostics the game-changer it can be. The
technology is examined through the lens of the World Health Organization¿s ASSURED criteria for
low-resource countries (Affordable Sensitive Specific User-friendly Rapid and robust
Equipment-free and Deliverable to end-users). Its applications have to include: health
technology environmental technology food safety and more. This book is appropriate for
researchers in these areas as well as those interested in microfluidics and includes chapters
dedicated to principles such as theory of flow and surface treatments components such as
biomarkers and detection and current methods of manufacturing. Discusses how paper-based
diagnostics can be used in developing countries by comparing current diagnostic tests with the
World Health Organization's ASSURED criteria Examines how paper-based diagnostics could be
integrated with other technologies such as printed electronics and the Internet of Things.
Outlines how semi-skilled personnel across a variety of fields can implement paper-based
diagnostics
