title: Application of microfluidics in waterborne pathogen monitoring: a review.
abstract: A review of the recent advances in microfluidics based systems for the monitoring of waterborne pathogens is provided in this article. Emphasis has been made on existing, commercial and state-of-the-art systems and research activities in laboratories worldwide. The review separates sample processing systems and monitoring systems, highlighting the slow progress made in automated sample processing for monitoring of pathogens in waterworks and in the field. Future potential directions of research are also highlighted in the conclusions.
authors.affiliation: Heriot-Watt University, Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering (IB3), Riccarton, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Electronic address: h.l.bridle@hw.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bridle
authors.affiliation: University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Electronic address: b.miller@ed.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.affiliation: Heriot-Watt University, MicroSystems Engineering Centre (MISEC), Riccarton, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Electronic address: m.desmulliez@hw.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Marc P Y
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Desmulliez
mesh_terms: D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D044085:Microfluidics; D014871:Water Microbiology
keywords: Detection methods; Microfluidics; Monitoring techniques; Sample processing; Waterborne pathogens