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Wiley-VCH Verlag, ChemInform, 35(44), p. no-no, 2013

DOI: 10.1002/chin.201335249

Royal Society of Chemistry, Chemical Society Reviews, 13(42), p. 5880

DOI: 10.1039/c3cs35515b

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Microfluidics and Raman microscopy: current applications and future challenges

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Abstract

Raman microscopy systems are becoming increasingly widespread and accessible for characterising chemical species. Microfluidic systems are also progressively finding their way into real world applications. Therefore, it is anticipated that the integration of Raman systems with microfluidics will become increasingly attractive and practical. This review aims to provide an overview of Raman microscopy-microfluidics integrated systems for researchers who are actively interested in utilising these tools. The fundamental principles and application strengths of Raman microscopy are discussed in the context of microfluidics. Various configurations of microfluidics that incorporate Raman microscopy methods are presented, with applications highlighted. Data analysis methods are discussed, with a focus on assisting the interpretation of Raman-microfluidics data from complex samples. Finally, possible future directions of Raman-microfluidic systems are presented.