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Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies for Microgravity Simulation and Space Applications

Authors :
Aditya Vashi
Kamalalayam Rajan Sreejith
Nam-Trung Nguyen
Source :
Micromachines, Vol 14, Iss 1, p 116 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2022.

Abstract

Gravity plays an important role in the development of life on earth. The effect of gravity on living organisms can be investigated by controlling the magnitude of gravity. Most reduced gravity experiments are conducted on the Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) in the International Space Station (ISS). However, running experiments in ISS face challenges such as high cost, extreme condition, lack of direct accessibility, and long waiting period. Therefore, researchers have developed various ground-based devices and methods to perform reduced gravity experiments. However, the advantage of space conditions for developing new drugs, vaccines, and chemical applications requires more attention and new research. Advancements in conventional methods and the development of new methods are necessary to fulfil these demands. The advantages of Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC) devices make them an attractive option for simulating microgravity. This paper briefly reviews the advancement of LOC technologies for simulating microgravity in an earth-based laboratory.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2072666X
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Micromachines
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.0bfcf7c23d9a4b6b821648b346ec4a8b
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/mi14010116