Application of microfluidics in waterborne pathogen monitoring: a review

Helen Bridle; Brian Miller; Marc P Y Desmulliez

doi:10.1016/j.watres.2014.01.061

Application of microfluidics in waterborne pathogen monitoring: a review

Water Res. 2014 May 15:55:256-71. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2014.01.061. Epub 2014 Feb 12.

Authors

Helen Bridle¹, Brian Miller², Marc P Y Desmulliez³

Affiliations

¹ Heriot-Watt University, Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering (IB3), Riccarton, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Electronic address: h.l.bridle@hw.ac.uk.
² University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Electronic address: b.miller@ed.ac.uk.
³ Heriot-Watt University, MicroSystems Engineering Centre (MISEC), Riccarton, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Electronic address: m.desmulliez@hw.ac.uk.

PMID: 24631875
DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2014.01.061

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.

Keywords: Detection methods; Microfluidics; Monitoring techniques; Sample processing; Waterborne pathogens.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Environmental Monitoring / methods*
Microfluidics*
Water Microbiology*